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   quantum

   /ˈkwɒntəm/

   noun

   • 1. a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
   • ▪ an analogous discrete amount of any other physical quantity, such as momentum or electric charge.
   • ▪ the unit quantity of acetylcholine released at a neuromuscular junction by a single synaptic vesicle, contributing a discrete small voltage to the measured end-plate potential.
   • 2. a required or allowed amount, especially an amount of money legally payable in damages: "the court must determine the quantum of compensation due"
   • ▪ a share or portion: "each man has only a quantum of compassion"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the general sense ‘quantity’): from Latin, neuter of quantus (see quantity). Sense 1 dates from the early 20th century.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Quantum_mechanicsQuantum mechanics - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Overview and fundamental concepts. Quantum mechanics allows the calculation of properties and behaviour of physical systems. It is typically applied to microscopic systems: molecules, atoms and sub-atomic particles.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Quantum_engineeringQuantum engineering - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Quantum engineering is the development of technology that capitalizes on the laws of quantum mechanics. Quantum engineering uses quantum mechanics as a toolbox for the development of quantum technologies, such as quantum sensors or quantum computers .

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Quantum_computingQuantum computing - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A quantum computer is a computer that exploits quantum mechanical phenomena. On small scales, physical matter exhibits properties of both particles and waves, and quantum computing leverages this behavior using specialized hardware.

6. www.nature.com › subjects › quantum-physicsQuantum physics - Latest research and news | Nature

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at its most fundamental level. A central tenet of quantum physics is that energy comes in indivisible packets called quanta.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › quantum theoryQuantum theory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Quantum theory is a physics theory based on the concept of the subdivision of radiant energy into finite quanta. Learn more about its history, examples, and applications from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

8. www.britannica.com › science › atomAtom - Quantum Mechanics, Subatomic Particles, Electrons

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   Jul 14, 2024 · Atom - Quantum Mechanics, Subatomic Particles, Electrons: Within a few short years scientists developed a consistent theory of the atom that explained its fundamental structure and its interactions.

9. www.lbl.gov › research › quantumQuantum – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Research. Quantum. At the Leading Edge of the Quantum Frontier. Quantum information systems are poised to solve global challenges that are far beyond the reach of today’s technologies.