Schrödie was born on 27 March 2019 in a highly specialized physics laboratory that focused on quantum mechanics and laser technology. Her parents, two exceptionally clever lab cats, were famous in scientific circles: Schrödie's mother Quanta was known for being able to walk across the most complicated quantum physics experimental setups without distorting the results. Schrödie's father is called Pawton and is a natural expert in speed and light. His ability to chase uninvited troublemakers out of any laboratory at lightning speed is legendary.
Schrödie has several siblings, but they all work in different fields. Her two younger brothers, Copy and Paste, are classic agency cats who work in advertising. Her younger sister Shampurr looks after a dog grooming salon, while her older sister Bebop is responsible for creating the good atmosphere in a recording studio.
Even as a kitten, Schrödie stood out for her sharp mind. She showed an early interest in experiments and sneaked into scientists' laboratories, where she learned to play with TOPTICA lasers. Her particularly clever use of these devices soon brought her into the world of photonics. While other cats were content to jump into boxes, Schrödie immediately understood that it was much smarter to climb onto the boxes, because as she likes to put it: “Why torture yourself with superposition when you can have the top position”. When she occasionally does go into the infamous Schrödinger box, she puts on a full protective suit. This makes her the only cat in the world to have been in the Schrödinger box in a clearly alive state. This expertise even earned her the title role in the horror film “Night of the Living Cat” produced for the streaming platform QuantFlix.
Today, Schrödie spends her time in various laboratories, depending on where there are interesting discoveries to be made. She even has her own cleanroom suit so that she can be everywhere. She has familiarized herself with the latest developments in laser technology and is not only passionate about playing with laser beams, but also takes part in cutting-edge laboratory experiments, which never ceases to amaze the scientists. It is rumoured that Schrödie's on-top-of-the-box approach has been the decisive factor in some breakthroughs.
Schrödie's biggest dream would be to fly into space one day and take part in a scientific experiment on quantum communication on the ISS. And knowing her, it's only a matter of time before we see her hurtling through weightlessness in an astronaut suit. Photonics Friday will keep us up to date on this!
