quantum mechanics
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a theory of matter that is based on the concept of the possession of wave properties by elementary particles, that affords a mathematical interpretation of the structure and interactions of matter on the basis of these properties, and that incorporates within it quantum theory and the uncertainty principle
called also wave mechanics
quantum mechanical
adjective
quantum mechanically
adverb
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Personalized learning systems can tailor complex scientific concepts to individual learners, making the vastness of quantum mechanics or the intricacies of protein folding more accessible and, consequently, more awe-inspiring.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
According to quantum mechanics, an object or observer can be in multiple locations at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
The idea is to use principles of quantum mechanics to surpass the resolution limits of current telescopes, allowing scientists to image objects smaller or closer together than what traditional optics would permit.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 May 2025
But Steve was working on this effort to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
According to quantum mechanics, an object or observer can be in multiple locations at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
The idea is to use principles of quantum mechanics to surpass the resolution limits of current telescopes, allowing scientists to image objects smaller or closer together than what traditional optics would permit.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 May 2025
But Steve was working on this effort to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Quantum mechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20mechanics. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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