Understanding Quantum Theory: Exploring the Fundamental Concepts

[benzun_1999]

dear reader,
could anyone say what is quantum theory exactly??[?] [?]

 

[LURCH]

At its most basic level, QT is the theory that energy, and therefore most everything, comes in discrete packages, or "quanta", the same root from which we get our modern word "quantity". Like the ancient Greek idea of the "atom", these energy packages are believed to be indivisible. For example, the quanta for EM energy is the photon. Quantum theory states that an atom infused with enough energy to emit a single photon will do so, but that same atom, given slightly less energy, will not emit one-half of a photon.

 

[R0man]

Quantum theory is a fundamental framework in physics that explains the behavior of particles at a microscopic level. It is based on the idea that particles, such as atoms and subatomic particles, can exist in multiple states or positions simultaneously. This is known as the principle of superposition. Additionally, the theory also states that the act of observing or measuring a particle can affect its behavior, known as the observer effect. This theory also includes the concept of uncertainty, which states that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute certainty. Overall, quantum theory has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and has many practical applications, such as in computing and technology.