Quantum Mechanics Flashcards
Who is known for the development of the quantum theory of light?
Max Planck
What principle did Werner Heisenberg formulate?
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
True or False: Albert Einstein contributed to quantum mechanics by explaining the photoelectric effect.
True
Fill in the blank: Niels Bohr proposed the ______ model of the atom.
Bohr
What is the name of the equation formulated by Erwin Schrödinger?
Schrödinger’s equation
Who introduced the concept of wave-particle duality?
Louis de Broglie
Which scientist is known for the Pauli Exclusion Principle?
Wolfgang Pauli
Multiple Choice: Which of the following scientists is associated with quantum entanglement? A) Niels Bohr B) Richard Feynman C) Albert Einstein D) Max Planck
C) Albert Einstein
What is the significance of the double-slit experiment in quantum mechanics?
It demonstrates wave-particle duality.
True or False: Richard Feynman is known for the development of quantum electrodynamics.
True
Fill in the blank: The concept of quantization of energy was first introduced by ______.
Max Planck
What is the term for the phenomenon where particles can occupy the same quantum state?
Bose-Einstein condensation
Who developed the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics?
Hugh Everett III
What does the term ‘quantum superposition’ refer to?
The ability of a quantum system to be in multiple states at once.
Multiple Choice: Which physicist is known for the concept of ‘quantum tunneling’? A) Niels Bohr B) Albert Einstein C) Richard Feynman D) Erwin Schrödinger
D) Erwin Schrödinger
