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How the observed variation of specific heat of solid can be explained by Quantum theory?
roshan2004 said:How the observed variation of specific heat of solid can be explained by Quantum theory?
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level. It explains how particles such as electrons and photons behave and interact with each other.
Quantum mechanics has many practical applications, including the development of technologies such as transistors, lasers, and computer memory. It is also used in fields such as chemistry, biology, and materials science to understand and manipulate microscopic systems.
The uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to know the exact position and momentum of a particle at the same time. This is because the act of measuring one quantity will affect the other, making it impossible to have precise measurements of both simultaneously.
Yes, quantum mechanics can explain the phenomenon of entanglement, where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle affects the state of the other, even when they are separated by large distances.
Quantum mechanics introduces concepts such as superposition, where a particle can exist in multiple states at the same time, and the collapse of the wave function, where the act of measurement determines the state of a particle. These ideas challenge our traditional understanding of cause and effect and the concept of a deterministic universe.