Quantum mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics (pronunciation: /ˈkwɒntəm mɪˈkænɪks/) is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, quantum field theory, quantum technology, and quantum information science.
Etymology
The term "quantum" comes from the Latin "quantus," meaning "how much." "Mechanics" is derived from the Greek "mekhanikos," meaning "pertaining to machines." Together, they refer to the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, incorporating the quantization of energy.
Related Terms
- Quantum Field Theory: The theoretical framework for constructing quantum mechanical models of subatomic particles in particle physics and quasiparticles in condensed matter physics.
- Quantum Chemistry: The branch of chemistry focused on the application of quantum mechanics to chemical systems.
- Quantum Technology: A new field of physics and engineering, which transitions some of the properties of quantum mechanics, especially quantum entanglement, quantum superposition and quantum tunnelling, into practical applications such as quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum cryptography, quantum simulation, quantum metrology and quantum imaging.
- Quantum Information Science: An area of study based on the idea that information science depends on quantum effects in physics.
See Also
- Quantum Entanglement
- Quantum Superposition
- Quantum Tunnelling
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Sensing
- Quantum Cryptography
- Quantum Simulation
- Quantum Metrology
- Quantum Imaging
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quantum mechanics
- Wikipedia's article - Quantum mechanics
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