Quantum Mechanics

Definition

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level, where classical physics fails to explain their properties accurately.

Related terms

Wave-particle duality:

The concept that particles can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior.

Superposition: The ability of quantum systems to exist in multiple states simultaneously.

Entanglement: A phenomenon where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that their states are linked, regardless of the distance between them.