University Level Quantum Physics Overview

What is quantum physics also known as?

When did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?

Who proposed that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?

What did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?

Which branch of physics deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales of the universe?

What did quantum physics challenge with its revolutionary understanding of the physical world?

Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom where electrons occupy specific energy levels?

Which physicist proposed the wave-particle duality, suggesting that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?

Who formulated a wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics as we know it today?

Which principle states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?

What is the essential concept for understanding phenomena like quantum entanglement?

Which mathematical formalism describes quantum mechanics using wave functions, operators, and the Schrödinger equation?

What does the square of the wave function, |Ψ|², give in quantum mechanics?

Which practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?

Which practical application offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?

What can achieve unprecedented precision in measurements, such as atomic clocks and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

What has led to the development of superconductors which have zero electrical resistance and other novel materials?

What represents a foundational shift in our understanding of the physical world and has profound implications for technological advancements?