Quantum mechanics fundamentally relies on probability, contrasting sharply with classical mechanics, which operates on deterministic principles. Key discoveries in quantum mechanics emerged from the early 20th century, notably through the work of physicists like Max Planck and Albert Einstein. The historical development of quantum theory illustrates how phenomena at the atomic and subatomic levels defy classical expectations, leading to the formulation of theories such as wave-particle duality and uncertainty principles.
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