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quantum physics

American  
[kwahn-tuhm fiz-iks] / ˈkwɑn təm ˈfɪz ɪks /

noun

  1. the branch of physics concerned with the principles of quantum mechanics, including the uncertainty principle, wave-particle duality, and entanglement.


quantum physics Scientific  

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According to Moody’s, the bank has tested quantum key distribution, a method leveraging quantum physics to secure data transmissions.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It does not overthrow Einstein’s relativity or quantum physics — it completes them.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The two sat to discuss quantum physics and religion, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It heralded decades of co-operation, during which the two men developed a technique based on quantum physics - the behaviour of particles of matter, including electrons and photons.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Like quantum physics, Einstein’s theory of relativity, or how to flirt.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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