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stompy, i don't think you quite understand quantum mechanics...?
not even sure where to start. quantum physics is based on a single wave equation that just happens to predict the behavior of small particles and small amounts of energy. based on that equation, there are two basic conclusions that can be 'easily' grasped:
uncertainty principle: there is a limit to the precision with which both the position and the velocity of an object can be measured simultaneously. the limit is pretty insignificant when you're talking about large objects, and becomes more and more significant the smaller you get.
wave/particle duality: a 'particle' is something that goes from point a to point b when you push it in that direction. a 'wave' is a pulse of energy that travels through a medium, spreading out as it travels and amplifying/nullifying at certain points when other waves are interfering. it turns out that all objects, including photons of light, behave as particles in certain situations and as waves in others. there's no really good intuitive explanation for this--it's just the way things are. related to this is the fact that you can't build a 100% solid wall to capture something. The particle can 'distribute' itself partly through the wall, even tunneling out past the wall is some circumstances. the effect, again, is much greater for small objects.
stompy, i'm not sure how you're getting this stuff about multiple dimensions and trees floating through your office from this. but maybe you know something i don't--it's been a few years since i took quantum physics...
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