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Which physicist proposed the concept of quantized energy packets or 'quanta'?
Max Planck
What does quantum physics deal with?
Behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic scales
In what century did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
20th century
What was the first breakthrough in quantum physics according to the text?
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Who proposed the quantum model of the hydrogen atom where electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbits?
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What did Louis de Broglie propose about particles like electrons?
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Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics as we know it today?
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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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What does the time-dependent Schrödinger equation describe in quantum mechanics?
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What is the central equation in quantum mechanics?
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Which practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
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Which practical application of quantum physics offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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Which area of research in quantum physics has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance?
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What is the name of the equation that describes the relationship between energy and time in quantum mechanics?
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What does the probability density function, $| \$\Psi |^2$, represent in quantum mechanics?
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