Daily Archives: December 17, 2009

Quantum optics

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Quantum optics is a field of research in physics, dealing with the application of quantum mechanics to phenomena involving light and its interactions with matter.

Light is made up of particles called photons and hence inherently is “grainy” (quantized). Quantum optics is the study of the nature and effects of light as quantized photons.

Research into quantum optics that aims to bring photons into use for information transfer and computation is now often called photonics to emphasize the claim that photons and photonics will take the role that electrons and electronics now have.

— Wikipedia on Quantum optics

2009.12.17 Thursday ACHK

The You Show

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A friend was telling me about some job interviews she went on. She enjoyed them.

One approach is to be reactive, to sit where you’re supposed to sit, have your resume appear just so, wear what you’re supposed to wear and answer each and every question in the safe and secure way.

The other approach is to put on a show. To be in charge, to lead.

Some bosses don’t want to hire people who have a vision, a personality and a shtick. That’s okay. You don’t want to work for them anyway.

— Seth Godin

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2009.12.17 Thursday ACHK