Study of how quantum systems change over time, including the Schrödinger equation and time-dependent perturbation theory.
Wave-particle duality: Describes the dual nature of particles as both waves and particles.
Probability amplitude: A mathematical tool for calculating probabilities of quantum events.
Uncertainty principle: A principle that states that the position and momentum of a particle cannot be simultaneously measured with complete precision.
Schrödinger equation: An equation that describes the evolution of a quantum state in time.
Superposition: A principle that states that a quantum state can exist in a combination of multiple possible states.
Entanglement: A phenomenon where two particles become correlated and function as a single entity, even when physically distant from each other.
Quantum tunneling: A phenomenon where a particle can pass through a potential barrier despite not having enough energy to do so classically.
Quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules: Applying quantum mechanics to study the behavior of atoms and molecules.
Quantum optics: The study of the behavior of light and other electromagnetic radiation under quantum conditions.
Quantum computing: The application of quantum mechanics to the development of novel computing technologies.
Quantum field theory: The study of particles that are described by fields and their interactions with each other.
Quantum thermodynamics: A branch of quantum physics that deals with the thermodynamic properties of systems on an atomic or molecular scale.
Quantum Mechanics: The study of the behavior of matter and energy at a very small scale, using principles of probability and linear algebra.
Quantum Field Theory: A theoretical framework for describing the interactions of particles and fields, including the electromagnetic and nuclear forces.
Quantum Electrodynamics: The theory of the interactions between photons and charged particles, which underlies all of electromagnetism.
Quantum Chromodynamics: The theory of the strong nuclear force that holds quarks together in proton and neutron interactions.
Quantum Gravity: The study of the behavior of gravity at a quantum level, which could potentially unify the fundamental forces of nature.
Quantum Computing: The study of the use of quantum physics to create new computing technologies that can solve problems beyond the scope of classical computers.
Quantum Information Science: The field that studies how information is encoded, transmitted, processed, and protected using principles of quantum physics.
Quantum Optics: The study of the behavior of light and matter at a quantum level, which has applications in fields like communications, sensing, and imaging.