IN SHORT Wave-particle duality: fundamental concept in physics. Light behaves both as a wave and as a particle. Examples of experiments: diffraction and interference. Each particle is associated with a specific wave (wavelength). The wave model and the particle model apply depending on the context. Implications in the structure of the atom. Importance of science … Read more
IN BRIEF Two approaches in physics: Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics Classical Mechanics: motion of macroscopic bodies (laws of Newton) Quantum Mechanics: study of subatomic particles and their behaviors. Importance of energy quantization in quantum mechanics. Orbitals: description of the electron cloud and probability of a particle’s presence. Convergence between the two mechanics at specific … Read more
IN BRIEF Quantum mechanics and general relativity: two major theories of physics. Mathematical incompatibility between the two theories. Problem of unifying gravity and quantum mechanics. General relativity describes gravitation at large scales. Quantum mechanics operates at the subatomic scale. The challenges of a unified theory within the context of the universe. The necessity to reconcile … Read more
IN BRIEF Measurement of gravity at the microscopic scale achieved Research on quantum gravity to unify fundamental forces Quest for a theory unifying general relativity and quantum physics Challenges of particle interactions at the microscopic scale Loop quantum gravity: discrete spacetime Potential impact on cryptography and computability Exploration of issues surrounding quantum measurement and entanglement … Read more
IN BRIEF Philosophy of Quantum Physics: exploration of theoretical foundations. Interpretations: divergence between quantum models, such as the Copenhagen interpretation. Quantum Entanglement: fundamental link between distant particles, with practical implications. Philosophical Debates: discussions on the nature of reality and the predictability of events. Quantum Reality: questioning what we consider real. Elementary Phenomena: study of interactions … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: Quantum physics is a set of theories developed in the 20th century to explain the behavior of atoms and particles. Scientific revolution: Considered one of the two great revolutions of the twentieth century, alongside the theory of relativity. Nature of interactions: It describes how energy is exchanged in discrete values called quanta. … Read more