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Jainism and Quantum Mechanics
Every thing is related with every other thing It is interesting to point out that quantum and relativity theories have extended the application of Jain relativism from philosophical to physical arena. Jain emphasis on complex and variable nature of reality may be compared with uncertainty principle of science. Is light constituted of waves or particles? Planck gave answer to it by quantum theory which comes close to Jain concept. Jainism solves the difficulty by means of the doctrine of multiple nature of reality called. Anekantavada which affirms the possibility of diverse attributes in one and the same thing. It may not be inappropriate to remark that Jain ontological doctrines have implications regarding the nature of Existence which may be of vital importance to science. Again the statement in Bhagvatisutra about unlimited energy of matter finds complete acceptance in modern science. It is to the credit of Jainism that it has given the world the science of Anekantavada, which has greatly enriched world philosophy. It is useful and indeed important to recognize science in Jaina doctrines.
Some Basic Concepts of Quantum Mechanics and Jain Doctrine
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The basic tenets of Quantum mechanics:
1. Theory of wave particle duality
2. Heisenberg's principle of uncertainty
3. Bohr's principle of complementarity
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4. Non-acceptance of Deterministic Laws
5. Role of observer consciousness that is, non-material substance is an essential constituent of the universe.
Modern physics is dominated by the Ideas of quantum Mechanics. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with sub-atomic system. It explains the behaviour of microscopic particles. The theory of quantum mechanics was formed in first quarter of 20th century a development that was closely connected with the confirmation that matter is made up of atom. Max Planck laid the foundations of Quantum physics by putting forward a hypothesis. It is considered as one of the great ideas of the 20th century. It was developed by Bohr and Heisenberg which led to a drastic reappraisal of the concept of objective reality. Thus Quantum theory was developed to account for certain phenomena that could not be explained by classical physics. The equation of Quantum mechanics required that certain quantity such as energy of an atom can come only in specific discrete units. Quantum theory successfully predicts properties and behaviour of atoms, elementary particles, and forces that compose them. No theory in history of science has been more successful than quantum theory. It underline our understanding of chemistry, atomic and subatomic physics, electronics and even Biology. It believes that
