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  1. Quantum - Wikipedia

    In physics, a quantum (pl.: quanta) is the minimum amount of any physical entity (physical property) involved in an interaction. The fundamental notion that a property can be "quantized" is referred to as …

  2. Quantum | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 23, 2025 · Quantum, in physics, discrete natural unit, or packet, of energy, charge, angular momentum, or other physical property. Light, for example, appearing in some respects as a …

  3. What is Quantum Physics? A Beginner’s Guide

    Apr 28, 2025 · For the beginner, quantum physics may seem like stepping into a dream where the rules are upside down. But as with any great journey, the more you explore, the more you realize that the …

  4. About Quantum

    With Quantum, you have the insights you need to drive new opportunities, explore new paths, or accelerate the next groundbreaking discovery. Our bold, innovative, end-to-end data solutions allow …

  5. What Is Quantum Physics? - Caltech Science Exchange

    Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviors of the very building blocks of nature.

  6. What is Quantum Science? Quantum Leaps - NASA Science

    Nov 18, 2025 · Quantum physics is the study of extremely small atomic particles. Quantum science aims to better understand the world around us and apply quantum theories to real-world technology …

  7. Demystifying Quantum: It’s Here, There and Everywhere

    Apr 10, 2024 · Quantum, often called quantum mechanics, deals with the granular and fuzzy nature of the universe and the physical behavior of its smallest particles. The idea of physical granularity is like …

  8. Quantum computing: Expanding what's possible - NSF

    Jan 21, 2026 · The bottom line Quantum computers aim to solve highly complex problems by using the properties of tiny particles, like atoms, to process information. Their realization could accelerate the …

  9. Science 101: Quantum Mechanics - Argonne National Laboratory

    So, what is quantum? In a more general sense, the word “ quantum” can refer to the smallest possible amount of something. The field of quantum mechanics deals with the most fundamental bits of …

  10. Quantum Everything - Harvard University

    The word "quantum" can cause shrugs in even highly educated shoulders, but with a "discrete quantity" of knowledge, quantum physics, and the technologies based on it, can be illuminated for everyone.