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What is the main focus of quantum physics?
Studying the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales of the universe
Who proposed the idea that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta'?
Max Planck
What did Albert Einstein introduce to explain the photoelectric effect?
Photons
Which branch of physics emerged in response to the limitations of classical physics in explaining phenomena at atomic and subatomic levels?
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What was the first breakthrough in the historical timeline of quantum physics?
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In what context did Max Planck propose the idea that energy is quantized?
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Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom, explaining the spectral lines of hydrogen?
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What did Louis de Broglie propose about particles like electrons?
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Who formulated a wave equation describing the probability distribution of particles, contributing to the development of quantum mechanics?
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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 is the central equation in quantum mechanics that describes the time evolution of a quantum system?
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What practical application of quantum physics involves leveraging 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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What research area in quantum physics has led to the development of superconductors with zero electrical resistance?
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