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The Uncertainty Principle

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The white board was filled with equations, graphs and language that the ordinary layperson would have had no clue as to the function or meaning. The students in Professor Howard Tappan’s Quantum Physics seminar largely had no understanding of them either. At least according to Professor Tappan. He’d been at Cornell for the better part of two decades. Published widely, an expert in his field, respected for...

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Haha very believable Professor character! Nice work.Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Tom.
I love a character that is secretly human!
Thank you, Jorge.
Hi David,I am a physics teacher (and aspiring writer) so I love the premise of the story! Well done!
Thank you, Edward. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm gratified I was able to pass the standards of an actual physics teacher.
Congrats on the shortlist.
Hi David! This was thoroughly engaging! Each sentence served a distinct purpose and increased the tension. I could feel the stress of all those students. I did not have the misfortune of having a professor like this in school, but I remember one who came close. I do not miss those intensely uncertain hours in class. I only hope that professor were only bluffing as Tappan was. A very entertaining story, thanks for sharing!
I loved this. He was so intimidating, I could feel his frustration and tension. But then the twist at the end with Gray! Well done, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Hazel. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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