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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  

Other Word Forms

  • quantum physical adjective
  • quantum physicist noun

Example Sentences

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His team explored a new way to combine gravity with quantum physics, which describes how the smallest particles behave.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 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

“We want to show that the ecosystem is more than quantum physics and building individual devices. It’s about how everything comes together to advance computing.”

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Quantum cryptography offers a promising defense by using the rules of quantum physics to secure communication against eavesdropping.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

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

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