Quantum Science and Technology

The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

• This year marks the centenary of the development of quantum mechanics.

About Quantum Science and Technology:

• Quantum mechanics has revolutionized technology with the development of ultra-sensitive sensors and groundbreaking advances in computing.
• These innovations continue to transform various sectors, enhancing precision and efficiency.

Core Principles of Quantum Science:

• Wave-Particle Duality: At the subatomic level, particles exhibit characteristics of both waves and particles, a dual property that challenges traditional notions of matter and energy.
• Quantum Superposition: This principle states that quantum particles can be in multiple states at once, only settling into one state upon measurement.
• Quantum Entanglement: Entangled particles remain connected so that the state of one (no matter the distance) directly affects its counterpart instantaneously.
• Uncertainty Principle: It highlights the limitations in predicting the behaviour of quantum particles.
• It asserts that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously with perfect accuracy

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