What is the weird world of quantum physics?

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Quantum physics, also known as quantum mechanics, is the study of matter at molecular, atomic, and sub-atomic levels. It describes the properties and interactions of particles, including atomic nuclei and molecules. This field encompasses various applications, such as lasers and optics. Despite its foundational importance in modern physics, quantum physics remains a complex and often misunderstood discipline.

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Can anyone tell what exactly quantum physics is? Thanks I really appreciate it.
 
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Helvete said:
Can anyone tell what exactly quantum physics is?

Well, nobody can "exactly" tell you what quantum physics is firstly because there's always a degree of "uncertainty" :biggrin: , and secondly nobody really "understand" quantum physics :blushing: ...

Anyway, to put it in simpliest term, quantum physics is the study of matter on a molecular, atomic and sub-atomic level.
 
Helvete said:
Can anyone tell what exactly quantum physics is? Thanks I really appreciate it.


Quantum is Latin for particle. So Quantum physics or Quantummechanics really is the theory that described the properties of particles and their interactions. We can describe atomic nuclei with QM and also molecules...We can describe lasers and several other subjects of optics with it and this goes on and on and on...



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marlon

read my journal for more info and check out this info on the web entry for some nice links. (I think it is on the very first page of the journal and look at the last link. It covers various topics related to physics)
 
Helvete said:
Can anyone tell what exactly quantum physics is?

It's weird, that's what it is.

Thanks I really appreciate it.

No problem. :cool:
 

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