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A Brief Breakdown of Quantum Physics

Author:

Wells, Randy

Category:

Research Papers

Sub-Category:

Quantum Theory / Particle Physics

Language:

English

Date Published:

June 20, 2025

File:

/Research Papers-Quantum Theory / Particle Physics/Download/10231

Downloads:

34

Keywords:

classical physics, quantum physics, relativistic physics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, particle physics

Abstract:

My intent in this article, and a series of follow-on articles is to provide conceptual understanding or refresher mini-course related to quantum physics with a grain of critical review. Physics can be broken down into three main categories. Classical physics is the study of visible objects moving at speeds much less than the speed of light. Newtonian mechanics is a good example. Relativistic physics involves objects moving near the speed of light. Quantum physics, the focus of this article, deals with subatomic objects that cannot be observed directly and behave in a discrete, non-intuitive fashion. It is important to remember that the intent of physics should be the unbiased pursuit of understanding related to physical mechanisms behind the phenomenon being studied. Hypotheses are made and tested by experiments. If the results align with predictions over a series of experiments, then the status of the hypothesis is raised to that of a theory. If the theory holds true over a number of years, it is then elevated to a “law”. Yet in all this process, little or nothing is known as to what causes the physical effect. We only have a set of tools to predict the outcome.

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