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quantum mechanics

A theory that developed from Max Planck's quantum principle and Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.

The quantum principle states that waves (light, infrared, X rays, etc.) are emitted from any body in "packets" known as quanta, rather than arbitrarily. Each quantum would have more energy depending on the frequency of the waves.

The uncertainty principle states that the more accurately you know the position of a particle, the less accurately you can know its velocity, and vice versa.

Heisenberg, Erwin Schrodinger, and Paul Dirac created a theory called quantum mechanics, which was based on the uncertainty principle. Particles were now thought to have a quantum state, a combination of position and velocity.

In a nutshell, it brought randomness into physics, which many physicists (Einstein, for example) objected. Still, many others accepted it.
Even after reading all that, does anyone actually understand what quantum mechanics is?

Quantum mechanics is complicated.
by SRG September 23, 2004
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Quantum Physics

The physics which deals with the universe on a microscopic scale, which basically tells us that what we think we see isn't ACTUALLY there, and that the universe as we perceive it to be is only the way it is because we choose to see it as such. Nothing exists as more than a field of probability.
Teacher: I didn't see you in class today, Bobby.
Bobby: According to Quantum Physics, there's still a chance I was there!
by Skipio August 21, 2011
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Quantum Gravity

A gravitational field that has been quantized into discrete segments of spacetime in such a way that we can consider each point within this spacetime separately.
Physicist 1: I am studying quantum gravity.

Physicist 2: That's what you think! It's actually been a program on my computer all along!
by Magnus Voidus October 19, 2010
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Quantum Sense

The common sense associated with recovering awareness about The Story of the Universe and our species common origin/creation story. Conventional wisdom of our foundational roots of origin.
All species and forms are related; It's Quantum Sense.

Quantum Sense says we all come into this existence from the same place.
by herbybell April 2, 2010
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Quantum Gnar

n;the highest level of gnar(gran, derived from gnarley) that can be achieved,i.e ripping the tsunami waves while drinking keystone light.
1.BROSKI! I cant believe you achieved quantum gnar while rippin that wave!
by Mystery Kid January 20, 2009
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Quantum Computer

An over-engineered computer capable of solving complex problems if provided proper cooling. Prone to melt downs.
"Yo did you ever get that quantum computer working?"

"Naw, I couldn't find enough air conditioners to keep it from overheation..."
by Building Tomorrow June 30, 2021
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quantum revolver

A state of mind which exceeds the limitations of the brain by actions which change the course of a game last second
The blue team beat red team in the last minute, because the striker unleashed quantum revolver.
by BuffGnome February 5, 2023
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