5 Questions
What is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, quantum field theory, quantum technology, and quantum information science?
Quantum mechanics
What is a characteristic of quantum systems compared to classical systems?
Bound states quantized to discrete values of energy
Which theory can describe many aspects of nature at an ordinary (macroscopic) scale but is not sufficient for describing them at small (atomic and subatomic) scales?
Classical physics
What do measurements of quantum systems show characteristics of?
Both particles and waves (wave–particle duality)
What is the limitation on predicting the value of a physical quantity prior to its measurement in quantum mechanics?
(the uncertainty principle)
Explore the fundamental theory of quantum mechanics that describes the behavior of nature at the atomic and subatomic scale. Learn about its significance in quantum physics, chemistry, technology, and information science.
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