quantum mechanics — The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːntəm mɪˈkænɪks/
Korean meaning: 원자 및 아원자 수준에서의 물질과 에너지의 행동을 다루는 물리학 분야
Korean pronunciation: **콴**텀 미**캐**닉스
Example Sentences
- My professor said quantum mechanics is like trying to predict where your socks disappear to in the laundry - it's all about probability!
- Einstein famously said 'God does not play dice' when criticizing quantum mechanics.
- Studying quantum mechanics made me realize that my understanding of reality was about as stable as Schrödinger's cat.
quantum mechanics
NOUN//ˈkwɑːntəm mɪˈkænɪks//
The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level
The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level
Quantum mechanics reveals the hidden dynamics!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Quantum은 라틴어 'quantus(얼마나 많은)'에서 유래되어 '정량, 양'을 의미하고, mechanics는 그리스어 'mekhanikos(기계의)'에서 나와 '역학'을 뜻합니다. 20세기 초 플랑크와 아인슈타인이 에너지가 불연속적인 덩어리로 존재한다는 것을 발견하면서 탄생한 용어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My professor said quantum mechanics is like trying to predict where your socks disappear to in the laundry - it's all about probability!”
“Einstein famously said 'God does not play dice' when criticizing quantum mechanics.”
“Studying quantum mechanics made me realize that my understanding of reality was about as stable as Schrödinger's cat.”
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