Watch superposition collapse into a definite state
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Before Measurement
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|ψ⟩ = α|0⟩ + β|1⟩
Qubit in superposition
P(|0⟩)
50%
P(|1⟩)
50%
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Measurement Act
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Observing...
Wave function collapses
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After Measurement
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Definite classical state
P(|0⟩)
—
P(|1⟩)
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💡 Key Insight: Before measurement, the qubit exists in both states simultaneously.
Measurement forces it to "choose" one state based on the probability amplitudes.