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In this paper points of commonality between quantum reality and nature of Śūnya have been discussed. Principles of Max Planck’s constant along with particle-wave duality have been analysed. The problematic issues of quantum physics have been approached through a ready solution in Buddhist theory of catuṣkoṭi. Uncertainty principle propounded by Heisenberg has been discussed in the context of theory of Śūnya. Śūnya has been explained as infinity and fullness. Parallels have also been drawn from Upaniṣads 4.
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Notes
- 1.
See Penrose [1].
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Ibid. p. 246
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Ibid. p. 248.
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This conclusion leads scientists to mysticism. A more rational and scientific view would be to take into account the possibility of epistemic ignorance which in due course can be cleared when they acquire more knowledge of the quantum systems.
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Similarities and differences relating to these words have been extensively discussed in Burde [2].
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Quoted in Ichimura [4].
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Burde, J. (2019). Quantum Reality and Śūnya. In: Bhatt, S.R. (eds) Quantum Reality and Theory of Śūnya. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1957-0_21
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