Recent questions in Quantum Mechanics

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What is a "quanta" AKA "quantum" AKA "ergon" in relation to light and the electromagnetic spectrum?

asked Feb 19, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Chris_ldn

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Did Heisenberg himself misunderstand his uncertainty principle as being about measurement? When I 1st took QM this incorrect measurement perturbation picture was taught.

asked Feb 18, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Lancashire Lass

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What is a very basic definition of quantum mechanics?

asked Feb 17, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by MysticOracle

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Is Quantum Physics necessary for Electrical Engineering?

asked Feb 16, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by WillyEckerslike

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What is the difference between the terms "quantum computation" and "quantum computing"?

asked Feb 16, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by QuantumDreamer

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Does position uncertainty in quantum physics apply to everyday objects (macroscopic) and single-celled organisms?

asked Feb 15, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by sarah calothis

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What exactly is the quantum tunneling theory?

asked Feb 15, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Rhysie boi

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Is there anything that is not entangled?

asked Feb 14, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Colin Knott

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Does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle set a limit for us? I think there are many gaps that need to be answered up to this limit. This gap actually shows our need for unified theory. What do you think?

asked Feb 13, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Nas

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Do objects physically disappear when we are not looking at them? (According to Quantum Mechanics and Copenhagen Interpretation)

asked Feb 13, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by spark113

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Can quantum time solve the measurement problem?

asked Feb 12, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Cupoftea

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Can you give an example of something that has been successfully done using a quantum computer?

asked Feb 12, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by James O connor

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What is the difference between classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and general relativity? Are they separate theories or parts of one grand unified theory (GUT)?

asked Feb 12, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Craige1989

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What was Einstein's opinion of quantum mechanics? Why did he prefer relativity theory over quantum mechanics, even though quantum mechanics was more important for atomic physics at that time?

asked Feb 10, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by billybongos

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What is a superposition state? Why is it not possible in classical physics?

asked Jan 20, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by jmc2000

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Can you give some examples where quantum theory contradicts our understanding of the classical world?

asked Jan 17, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Lauren Corbett

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For wavefunction collapse, wikipedia says the observer is a participant. What is this observer? Does this observer need to be conscious (human or animal) for objects and things to exist?

asked Jan 17, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by jav

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What is the difference between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics? How did physicists determine this empirically/experimentally and theoretically over time?

asked Jan 17, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Bluedanw1975

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What is the difference between scientific facts and philosophical theories or hypotheses in physics (e.g., quantum mechanics)?

asked Jan 17, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by Billy Skittle

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What is the AM-QM inequality?

asked Jan 16, 2023 in Quantum Mechanics by goldenboy

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