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Why on earth did Wikipedia say that olive oil performs spontaneous parametric down-conversion? In this video, we learn the basics of quantum mechanics and we use it to explain why extra virgin olive oil shines red with a green laser. We also learn how scientists were able to use a protein found in jellyfish (and GloFish!) to create entangled particles.

0:00 Introduction
2:12 Quantum Mechanics
6:10 Olive Oil and Chlorophyll
10:07 Green Fluorescent Protein
13:13 Message from Sponsor

QM Reference: Intro to Quantum Mechanics, Griffiths
Olive Oil Science: http://www.aromadictionary.com/EVOO_b...}
More Olive Oil Science: https://pubs.aip.org/aapt/pte/article...
Entanglement in Green Fluorescent Protein: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146...