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Quantum Mechanics

The field of physics that explains how extremely small objects simultaneously have the characteristics of both particles (tiny pieces of matter) and waves (a disturbance or variation that transfers energy).

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Abstract

The field of physics that explains how extremely small objects simultaneously have the characteristics of both particles (tiny pieces of matter) and waves (a disturbance or variation that transfers energy).

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Mechanic, Quantum
  • Quantum Mechanic

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12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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History Note

2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Quantum Theory (1967-2024)

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  1. H01w.671w.579w.800.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Quantum Mechanics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098222. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098222
  2. Quantum Mechanics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mechanics
  3. Quantum Mechanics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q944