John Gossman

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The finite number of frets means that only certain, discrete, notes can be played on the guitar. Adjusting the position of the finger between two frets will not alter the note when that string is plucked. The guitar is thus akin to a quantum instrument. And since, according to quantum theory, frequency and energy are related, the vibrating guitar string must possess discrete, rather than continuous, energies.
Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology
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