[04] Quantum Mechanics Flashcards
What is Quantum Mechanics?
A fundamental theory in physics that describes the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.
What is the main principle of Quantum Mechanics?
Particles can exist in multiple states at once, and only when measured do they ‘collapse’ into one state.
What is Wave-particle duality?
The concept that all particles exhibit both wave and particle properties.
What is the Uncertainty Principle in Quantum Mechanics?
The position and momentum of a particle cannot both be precisely measured at the same time.
Who proposed the Uncertainty Principle?
Werner Heisenberg
What are Quantum States?
The different configurations a quantum system can exist in.
What does a Wavefunction represent in Quantum Mechanics?
The probability distribution of a particle’s position.
What is Quantum Superposition?
The principle that a physical system can exist in multiple states simultaneously.
Who is one of the main contributors to Quantum Mechanics?
- Max Planck
- Albert Einstein
- Niels Bohr
- Werner Heisenberg
- Erwin Schrödinger
What is Quantum Entanglement?
A phenomenon where two particles become linked and the state of one immediately influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.
