Quantum Mechanics

T-Shirt of Indeterminacy

Heisenberg was pretty certain about one thing: uncertainty. Incredibly simplified for comprehension by our merchant monkeys, Heisenberg figured out that as you measure a moving particles position or momentum, you affect the other. In fact, the more accurately you measure one, the more you throw the other off. Now, in normal everyday activities, this doesnt really figure in. But on the quantum scale of the atom, these things are HUGE.

Were pretty sure this shirt is currently in the warehouse, so we cant be certain about how quickly its wending its way to your closet. Or, if youd prefer, we can get you information on how quickly the shirts moving toward your mailbox, but then we cant tell you where it is. Okay, well, thats not entirely true, because our t-shirts dont currently come in sub-atomic sizes. We can, however, tell you the probability that the electrons that make up this shirt are heading your way is far higher if youve actually ordered it than if you havent.

Black, 100% cotton t-shirt reads, 2Im Uncertain About Quantum Mechanics.2