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What is quantum physics also known as?
What is quantum physics also known as?
Quantum mechanics
When did quantum physics emerge?
When did quantum physics emerge?
Early 20th century
Who proposed the first breakthrough in quantum physics?
Who proposed the first breakthrough in quantum physics?
Max Planck
What did Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
What did Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
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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?
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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What principle states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
What 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 mathematical equation is the central equation in quantum mechanics?
What mathematical equation is the central equation in quantum mechanics?
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What are the building blocks used to describe quantum mechanics mathematically?
What are the building blocks used to describe quantum mechanics mathematically?
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What is the reduced Planck constant symbolized by in the time-dependent Schrödinger equation?
What is the reduced Planck constant symbolized by in the time-dependent Schrödinger equation?
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What concept is essential for understanding phenomena like quantum entanglement?
What concept is essential for understanding phenomena like quantum entanglement?
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What does the square of the wave function, |Ψ|^2, give in quantum mechanics?
What does the square of the wave function, |Ψ|^2, give in quantum mechanics?
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What do quantum computers leverage to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
What do quantum computers leverage to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
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What does quantum key distribution offer based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
What does quantum key distribution offer based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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What can quantum sensors achieve in measurements, such as atomic clocks and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
What can quantum sensors achieve in measurements, such as atomic clocks and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
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What has research in quantum materials led to the development of, which have zero electrical resistance?
What has research in quantum materials led to the development of, which have zero electrical resistance?
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What does quantum physics represent in our understanding of the physical world?
What does quantum physics represent in our understanding of the physical world?
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