Governing laws of quantum mechanics

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The discussion centers on the governing laws of quantum mechanics, specifically addressing the perceived randomness of particle motion at the quantum level. It is established that while quantum events may appear random, they are indeed governed by mathematically precise laws, similar to those in general relativity. Quantum electrodynamics (QED) exemplifies this precision, achieving predictions verified to 12 digits of relative accuracy, surpassing all other theories in accuracy.

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Laymen here.

I have been told that the motion of particles at the quantum level are random. If this is not true please elaborate.

Whether this is the case or whether there is a pattern waiting to be discovered, isn't it true that the world at the quantum level is still governed by mathematically precise laws as it is at the level of general relativity?
 
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revo74 said:
I have been told that the motion of particles at the quantum level are random. If this is not true please elaborate.
At least the appearance of most microscopic events look random to us, and the standard textbook view takes this into account.
revo74 said:
Whether this is the case or whether there is a pattern waiting to be discovered, isn't it true that the world at the quantum level is still governed by mathematically precise laws as it is at the level of general relativity?
The quantum laws are even more precise than the classical laws. Quantum electrodynamics makes some predictions verified to 12 digits of relative accuracy, something no other theory has achieved.
 

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