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/
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
Physicists study quantum mechanics by watching a particle act like both wave and dot.
Quantum mechanics reveals the hidden dynamics!
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“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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