Welcome to the Quantum Realm 🌌✨
Quantum mechanics is the fundamental science of nature at small scales, such as that of atoms and subatomic particles. It introduces concepts like wave-particle duality, quantization of energy, and entanglement.
Key Concepts
- Wave-Particle Duality: Particles like electrons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties.
- Quantum Entanglement: A phenomenon where particles become interconnected and the state of one can instantaneously affect the state of another, regardless of distance.
- Uncertainty Principle: Formulated by Heisenberg, stating that the position and momentum of a particle cannot both be precisely known at the same time.
Applications
Quantum mechanics has paved the way for numerous technological advancements such as semiconductors, MRI machines, and quantum computing which holds the promise of solving problems beyond the reach of classical computers.