http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog A blog by Matthew Broome Tue, 11 May 2010 11:21:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Below is a photo of the recent experiment I was involved with at the quantum technology lab, UQ. The setup is an implementation of a quantum walk for a single photon. The laser light shows the path a single photon takes through the setup. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="510" caption="Copyright © University ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=232 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="448" caption="IMount Cootha - Holden Commodore "][/caption] Beauty isn't she? I missed out being that 17 year old crazy driver with alloy wheels and a huge sound system. But I'm kinda glad because I'm pretty sure I would have died during such a time and hence i wouldnt ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=228 Prior to reading this book I had next to no knowledge about the history of the British Empire. Tragic isn't it? I have lived on that small island for over 23 years and I would have struggled to tell you anything of the East India Company, the Boer War, Baden ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=219 Although I went into work on Friday 31st July I still had a great time. Hey, that's what I'm here for right? I did some physics, followed by some beer and topped off with a few rounds of 'Outburst!', the most heavily biased board game out there. If you're English, ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=215 There's A Place In Your Heart And I Know That It Is Love And This Place Could Be Much Brighter Than Tomorrow And If You Really Try You'll Find There's No Need  To Cry In This Place You'll Feel There's No Hurt Or Sorrow There Are Ways To Get There If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Little Space Make A Better Place... Heal The ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=209   I have just this minute walked through the door after a days surfing on the Gold Coast.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Surfing on the Gold Coast"][/caption]   I must admit I'm terrible at it. In Australian standards on the scale of 1-7, 1 being bad and 7 being super awesome I average about ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=204 Firstly you don't need to be a climber to appreciate the brilliance of this book. Joe Simpson has done it again. The Beckoning Silence is part autobiography, part adventure story and life philosophy all rolled into one epic journey, Joe's life. Joe wants to tell his story, why he started climbing, ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=194 In true Austin style the story of a young girl immersed in nineteenth century upper class English society was used as a platform for exploration of character, society and circumstance in a most beautiful way.      [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="324" caption="Northanger Abbey - Jane Austin"][/caption]     Story The heroine of the story, as she is ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=182 At the request of my sister Rebecca I am obliged to update my blog. I have been meaning to do it for a while, but anyone who casually writes a post from time to time and also happens to have a life will know it doesn't feature high on the ... http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=177 ... they need your support. http://www.quantumbrain.info/blog/?p=175