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quantum

[ˈkwɑɾ̃əm]
Meanings
  • noun

    The fundamental unit of matter and energy in the universe, as described by quantum mechanics.

    - "The behavior of subatomic particles, such as electrons and photons, is described by quantum mechanics."
    - "The principle of quantum superposition states that a particle can exist in multiple states at once until it is measured."
  • noun

    A state of matter or energy characterized by wave-like behavior and exhibiting quantum phenomena.

    - "The quantum state of a system is described by a wave function."
    - "Quantum dots are semiconductor nanostructures that exhibit quantum confinement."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkwɑntəm/



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Variants
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quanta , quantum , quantum chromodynamics , quantum computer , quantum computers , quantum computing , quantum dot , quantum dots , quantum electrodynamics , quantum entanglement , quantum field theories , quantum field theory , quantum jump , quantum jumps , quantum leap , quantum leaps
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'quantus,' meaning 'how great' or 'how much,' due to its connection to the study of quantities and measurements.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'quantum' was first used in physics by Max Planck in 1900 to explain the energy emissions of black-body radiators.

  2. The smallest known quantum particle is the quark, which is approximately 10^-19 meters in size.

  3. The uncertainty principle, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, was discovered by Werner Heisenberg in 1927.

Related Concepts
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  1. Quantum mechanics: A fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the quantum (atomic and subatomic) level.

  2. Superposition: A quantum phenomenon where a system exists in multiple states at once until it is measured.

  3. Entanglement: A quantum phenomenon where two or more particles become interconnected and the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

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The concept of quantum mechanics and the associated phenomena have been a subject of fascination and exploration in various fields of art, literature, and science. For example, the play 'Copenhagen' by Michael Frayn explores the relationship between Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.

How to Memorize "quantum"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a subatomic particle, such as an electron, existing in multiple states at once before being measured.
    - Imagine a wave function describing the quantum state of a system.

  2. associate

    - Associate the concept of quantum with the idea of small, indivisible units of matter and energy.
    - Connect the term 'quantum' with the Latin word 'quantus' and its meaning 'how great' or 'how much'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Quarks Under Neatly Aligned Mystical Spheres' to remember the first letter of each quark flavor: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom.
    - Create a mnemonic for the Pauli Exclusion Principle, such as 'No Two Alike' or 'No Two Fools'.

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