Quantum Physics MindMap
Fundamentals of Quantum Physics
Quantum Physics examines the behavior and interactions of energy and matter at the quantum level, revealing the peculiar rules governing the subatomic world.
Quantum Mechanics
The mathematical framework describing the quantum aspects of nature.
Wave-Particle Duality
Particles display both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on the experimental setup.
Quantum State & Superposition
Each particle has a quantum state that can exist in multiple states at once until measured.
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
It's impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute certainty at the same time.
Schrödinger's Equation
A fundamental equation that provides a way to calculate the wave function of a quantum system.
Entanglement
A phenomenon where particles become connected and the state of one instantaneously influences the state of the other, regardless of distance.
Quantum Field Theory
Extends quantum mechanics to fields, unifying the principles of quantum physics with special relativity.
Particle Fields
Every fundamental particle has an associated field pervading space.
Virtual Particles
Transient particles that exist briefly due to the fluctuations in energy fields.
Antiparticles
Every particle has a corresponding antiparticle with the same mass but opposite charge.
Gauge Symmetry & Interaction
The symmetries of the quantum fields result in the fundamental forces through the exchange of gauge bosons.
Renormalization
A process for dealing with infinities that occur in quantum field calculations.
Quantum Information Theory
Explores the implications of quantum mechanics for the processing and transmission of information.
Quantum Bits (Qubits)
The basic unit of quantum information which can be in a state of 0, 1, or a superposition of both.
Quantum Computation
Uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations more efficiently for certain tasks.
Quantum Cryptography
Leverages the principles of quantum physics to achieve secure communication.
Quantum Teleportation
Transmits the state of a quantum system from one location to another, using entanglement.
No-Cloning Theorem
It's impossible to create an identical copy of an arbitrary unknown quantum state.