Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics describing the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales, revealing a reality governed by probability rather than strict determinism.
Overturning centuries of classical physics assumptions, this branch of science revealed that at the smallest scales, reality behaves in ways that defy ordinary intuition, governed fundamentally by probability rather than certainty.
A Revolution in Physics
Quantum mechanics emerged in the early 20th century through the work of multiple physicists, fundamentally overturning the deterministic assumptions of classical Newtonian physics at the smallest scales.
Wave-Particle Duality
Quantum mechanics revealed that particles like electrons exhibit both wave and particle characteristics depending on how they are observed, a phenomenon known as wave-particle duality.
The Uncertainty Principle
Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle established that certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum, cannot both be precisely known simultaneously.
Enabling Modern Technology
Quantum mechanics underlies the function of numerous modern technologies, including semiconductors, lasers, and MRI machines, making it foundational to much of contemporary electronics and medicine.
