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My recollection is that tunneling isn’t about motion, but rather about uncertainty in position.

The probability wave goes to zero in the barrier and becomes positive again on the other side.

Didn’t know you were into quantum physics.

I studied physics in undergrad and switched to econ a few years after graduating.

That’s awesome. I am fascinated by astrophysics. Quantum is way over my head.

You're in good company:

“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” -Richard Feynman

I didn't take any astrophysics and I actually think Relativity is quite a bit weirder than Quantum Mechanics.

My area focus was atmospheric physics.

If it’s good enough for Feynman. It’s good enough for me.