superposition
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, superposition has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Radiolab. Superposition is presented as a key resource for quantum computation—enabling exploration of many possible inputs/states—while measurement collapses outcomes.
Quantum superposition is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that states that linear combinations of solutions to the Schrödinger equation are also solutions of the Schrödinger equation. This follows from the fact that the Schrödinger equation is a linear differential equation in time and position. More precisely, the state of a system is given by a linear combination of all the eigenfunctions of the Schrödinger equation governing that system.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Physics |
| Domain | quantum physics / quantum information |
How do different shows talk about superposition?
2 shows discussed superposition in these episodes.
- 3 Takeaways — 1 episode
The other are called superposition.
Why Quantum Computing Changes What’s Possible with Princeton Dean of Engineering Andrew Houck - Radiolab — 1 episode
Who talks about superposition on podcasts?
superposition came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on 3 Takeaways.
What is superposition mentioned alongside?
superposition is most often mentioned alongside Schrödinger's Cat, Quantum Mechanics and Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Influenced by: Schrödinger's Cat
Influence on: Quantum Mechanics
Mentioned together: Post-Quantum Cryptography, Schrödinger's Cat, Quantum Mechanics, entanglement, Quantum Computing, Princeton, Georgia Hal, Lynn Toman, RSA, National Quantum Initiative Act