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Quantum mechanics

physical science Maturity 5-7 Vital Level 3

Tiny things act in strange ways.

Hydrogen Density Plots.png
Hydrogen Density Plots.png
They do not stay in one spot. They can act like small bits or like waves. This helps us learn about the world. It is very neat! Can you imagine that?
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Double-slit.svg

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File:Hydrogen Density Plots.png
Hydrogen Density Plots.png
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Double-slit.svg
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QuantumTunnel.jpg
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Atomic-orbital-clouds spd m0.png
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Guassian Dispersion.gif
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Infinite potential well.svg
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QuantumHarmonicOscillatorAnimation.gif
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Mach-Zehnder interferometer.svg
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Schroedingers cat film.svg
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Max Planck (1858-1947).jpg
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Solvay conference 1927.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 15.0 | Vital Level 3