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  1. Quantum - Wikipedia

    In physics, a quantum (pl.: quanta) is the minimum amount of any physical entity (physical property) involved in an interaction. The fundamental notion that a property can be "quantized" …

  2. Quantum | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 8, 2025 · Quantum, in physics, discrete natural unit, or packet, of energy, charge, angular momentum, or other physical property. Light, for example, appearing in some respects as a …

  3. What is Quantum Physics? A Beginner’s Guide

    Apr 28, 2025 · For the beginner, quantum physics may seem like stepping into a dream where the rules are upside down. But as with any great journey, the more you explore, the more you …

  4. What Is Quantum Physics? - Caltech Science Exchange

    Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviors of the very building blocks of nature.

  5. What is Quantum Science? Quantum Leaps - NASA Science

    Sep 16, 2025 · Quantum physics is the study of extremely small atomic particles. Quantum science aims to better understand the world around us and apply quantum theories to real …

  6. Google’s Quantum Computer Makes a Big Technical Leap

    2 days ago · Designed to accelerate advances in medicine and other fields, the tech giant’s quantum algorithm runs 13,000 times as fast as software written for a traditional supercomputer.

  7. Science 101: Quantum Mechanics - Argonne National Laboratory

    So, what is quantum? In a more general sense, the word “ quantum” can refer to the smallest possible amount of something. The field of quantum mechanics deals with the most …

  8. Demystifying Quantum: It’s Here, There and Everywhere

    Apr 10, 2024 · Quantum, often called quantum mechanics, deals with the granular and fuzzy nature of the universe and the physical behavior of its smallest particles. The idea of physical …

  9. DOE Explains...Quantum Mechanics - Department of Energy

    Quantum mechanics is the field of physics that explains how extremely small objects simultaneously have the characteristics of both particles (tiny pieces of matter) and waves (a …

  10. Curious about quantum? - NSF - National Science Foundation

    Feb 16, 2023 · Q: What is quantum, and is there a "quantum realm"? The word “quantum" might sound mysterious, but it is commonly used to describe the world on the very small scales of …