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Who proposed the quantum model of the hydrogen atom, explaining the spectral lines of hydrogen?
Which physicist proposed the wave-particle duality idea, leading to the development of wave mechanics?
Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics as we know it today?
Which principle of quantum physics states that energy levels in quantum systems are discrete?
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According to quantum physics, what is impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision?
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Which concept is essential for understanding phenomena like quantum entanglement?
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What mathematical formalism is used to describe quantum mechanics?
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Which practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform computations faster than classical computers?
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What does quantum key distribution offer based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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In what field can quantum sensors achieve unprecedented precision in measurements?
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What has research in quantum materials led to the development of?
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What does quantum mechanics represent in our understanding of the physical world?
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What is the main focus of quantum physics?
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Who proposed the idea that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta'?
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What concept did Albert Einstein introduce to explain the photoelectric effect?
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In what century did quantum physics emerge?
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What did quantum physics challenge?
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What does quantum physics deal with?
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Who extended Max Planck's ideas by explaining the photoelectric effect?
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What marked the birth of quantum theory according to the text?
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What was a key development in the historical timeline of quantum physics according to the text?
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What did classical physics fail to explain according to the text?
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What concept did Max Planck propose when explaining blackbody radiation?
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What is a fundamental branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales of the universe according to the text?
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