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What is quantum physics? Change here
The study of matter and energy at the smallest scales of the universe
Who proposed the concept of energy quantization in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?
Max Planck
What did Albert Einstein explain with his 'Photoelectric Effect'?
The emission of electrons from a metal surface when struck by light
When did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
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What did Max Planck propose when explaining blackbody radiation?
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How did quantum physics challenge classical physics?
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Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom with specific energy levels or orbits?
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Which physicist proposed the wave-particle duality, suggesting that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
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Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics?
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Which principle of quantum physics proposes that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
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Which concept is essential for understanding phenomena like quantum entanglement, where quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?
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What does the time-dependent Schrödinger equation describe in quantum mechanics?
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What practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
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Which application offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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What type of measurements can quantum sensors achieve unprecedented precision in?
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What has research in quantum materials led to the development of, which have zero electrical resistance?
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Which physicist proposed that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
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Which principle states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
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