The branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic levels.

A fundamental principle of quantum mechanics where a system exists in multiple states simultaneously until measured.

A phenomenon where particles become interconnected, such that the state of one instantly influences the state of another, regardless of distance.

A mathematical description of the quantum state of a system, encapsulating all possible information about the system.

A principle stating that certain pairs of physical properties cannot be simultaneously known to arbitrary precision.

The phenomenon where particles pass through potential barriers, even when classical physics predicts they cannot.

The complete description of a quantum system, represented mathematically by a wavefunction.

A physical quantity that can be measured, such as position, momentum, or energy, represented by operators in quantum mechanics.

The value associated with a measurable quantity in a quantum system, derived from the wavefunction's corresponding operator.

A theoretical framework that combines classical field theory, quantum mechanics, and special relativity.

A theorem demonstrating that certain predictions of quantum mechanics cannot be explained by classical physics, implying non-locality.

The process through which quantum systems lose their quantum behavior and behave classically due to interaction with the environment.

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem using quantum mechanics, often more efficient than classical algorithms.

A field of study focused on developing computers that utilize quantum bits (qubits) for processing information.

A process by which the quantum state of a particle is transmitted from one location to another without physical transfer.

A method of secure communication that uses quantum mechanics to protect information.

The use of quantum systems to simulate complex physical processes, providing insights into quantum behavior.

A quantum computing method used to find the minimum of a function by exploiting quantum superposition.

A mathematical technique used to analyze linear time-invariant systems in quantum mechanics.

A standard notation for describing quantum states using bra-ket notation, facilitating complex calculations.

The concept that all particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, depending on the experimental setup.

The study of how light interacts with matter at the quantum level, exploring phenomena like photon entanglement.

The study of thermodynamic processes in quantum systems, revealing insights into energy distribution and entropy.

The process of obtaining information about a quantum system, which can alter the state of the system itself.