University Level Quantum Physics Overview

What is quantum physics?

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

Which physicist extended Max Planck's ideas by explaining the photoelectric effect and introducing the concept of photons?

What was the main limitation of classical physics that led to the emergence of quantum physics?

Which branch of physics often defies classical intuitions and has revolutionized our understanding of the physical world?

What concept did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?

Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom, successfully explaining the spectral lines of hydrogen?

Which physicist proposed the idea 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 both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute precision?

Which concept states that quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?

What is described mathematically using wave functions, operators, and the Schrödinger equation in quantum mechanics?

Which practical application of quantum physics involves leveraging quantum bits (qubits) for performing certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?

What does Quantum Cryptography offer based on the principles of quantum entanglement?