Quantum

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In general, a quantum (plural: quanta) may refer to:

• In physics, quantum is an elementary indivisible entity. In particular
  • Quantum physics includes several types of theories which make use of quanta. It relates to quantum mechanics, various iterations of quantum theory and quantum field theory. The term quantum leap is often used metaphorically to refer to any kind of step change.
• In chemistry, theoretical quantum chemistry uses quantum theory
• In neuroscience, quantum refers to a discrete component of a physiological response
• In cognitive science the following concepts are used:
  • Quantum cognition
  • Quantum mind
• In computer science, quantum computer is a hypothetical computer which functioning is based on quantum theory

Quantum may also refer to:

• Quantum (book), a science history book by Manjit Kumar
• Quantum Science Fiction, a line of books published by Dial Press from 1977-1981
• Quantum a ride at Thorpe Park
• Quantum (album), an album by Planet X
• Quantum (comics), a comic book character
• Quantum (Statistical programming language), a programming language for statistical analysis developed by Quantime
• Quantum (TV series), a half-hour science journalism series aired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 1985 and 2001
• Quantum (video game), an arcade game released by Atari in 1982
• Quantum (2010 video game), a video game developed by Team Tachyon and published by Tecmo for the PlayStation 3
• Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, with released in October and November 2008
  • Quantum (James Bond), an organization featured in the above movie and Casino Royale
  • "Quantum of Solace (game)", a game based on the movie
• Quantum compression, a file compression format
• Quantum Corporation, a manufacturer of computer data storage products
• Quantum GIS, an open source GIS program for map-drawing and related functions
• Hobart Quantum, a service scale
• Quantum Magazine, a physics and science magazine
• Quantum meruit, a Latin phrase meaning "as much as he has deserved" and a principle of contract law
• Quantum satis, a Latin phrase meaning "the amount which is needed", used in medicine and pharmacology
• Quantum sufficit, see Quantum satis
• Quantum Sports Cars, a British-built low-volume car manufacturer
• Volkswagen Quantum
• Quantum, a line of Maksutov telescopes that were manufactured by Optical Techniques Incorporated (OTI)
• A time slice in computer pre-emptive multitasking
• Quantum Stream: a weapon used by Ultraman Gaia

See also

• Kvant, Russian: Квант for quantum

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