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Scottish artist marks 100 years of Schrödinger equation with new installation
Publication: Quantum Archives – Physics World
Author: Michael Banks
Source published: 09/10/2026, 14:30:20 UTC
Briefing created: 09/10/2026, 15:21:58 UTC
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Briefings
Scottish artist Gregor Harvie created an installation titled Superposition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Erwin Schrödinger's equation. The piece features 16 aluminium panels with hundreds of holes arranged in eight pairs, which spin at 400rpm when approached to create shifting 3D illusions. The first seven pairs exhibit random stopping positions, while the eighth pair shows a 75% correlation between panels, simulating quantum entanglement. Harvie, a PhD in computational fluid dynamics, stated the work aims to make viewers experience the strangeness of quantum mechanics. The installation is scheduled for display at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre from October 20 to 29, 2026.
Key points
- The artwork Superposition uses 16 aluminium panels with hundreds of holes arranged in eight pairs to simulate quantum phenomena.
- Seven of the eight pairs display random stopping positions, while the eighth pair shows a 75% correlation between panels to represent entanglement.
Context and limitations
The installation is scheduled for display at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre during weekdays from October 20 to 29, 2026. The specific dates of the 100th anniversary of Schrödinger's equation are not provided in the evidence.
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