Quantum physics, also known as quantum mechanics, is governed by a set of fundamental principles and laws that have turned our understanding of the universe on its head. Here are some of the most important:
- The principle of
superposition
: This states that a particle can be in multiple states at the same time, until the moment it is measured.
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Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
: This principle states that we cannot simultaneously know both the position and velocity (or momentum) of a particle with absolute certainty. The more we know about one, the less we can know about the other.
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Quantum entanglement
: This phenomenon describes how pairs or groups of particles can be connected in such a way that the state of each particle is immediately related to the state of the other(s), no matter how great their physical distance may be.
- The
wave-particle duality
: According to this principle, matter can be considered both a wave and a particle, depending on how you look at it or measure it.
- The
observer effect or observer influence
: The idea that just by observing or measuring, we influence the system we are studying.
Together, these principles form a fascinating and sometimes counter-intuitive view of our world and the universe around us.
