Meaning of the word "quantum mechanics" in English

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quantum mechanics

US /ˈkwɑːntəm mɪˈkænɪks/
UK /ˈkwɑːntəm mɪˈkænɪks/
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Noun

1.

the branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, incorporating the concepts of quantization of energy, wave-particle duality, and the uncertainty principle

Example:
Quantum mechanics is essential for understanding the behavior of electrons in atoms.
Many physicists are studying advanced topics in quantum mechanics.
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