Impossible Quote by Jacques Dubochet
“The trouble with vitreous water is that vitrification should be impossible.”
About This Quote
The statement points out a paradox: water in a glassy state should not be able to become solid, yet it does, challenging expectations about physical properties.
In simple terms: Glassy water shouldn’t solidify, but it does.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about material behavior.
Themes
science
paradox
materials
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- materials engineering
- nanotech
Key Concepts
physics
chemistry
Questions to Reflect On
- What other phenomena defy common expectations?
- How can paradoxes drive scientific discovery?
A Different Perspective
The paradox may arise from misinterpreting terms; not all “glassy” states behave identically.
