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There is no reasonable alternative to quantum mechanics, at least not something that can even compare with the predictive power and experimental accuracy as quantum theory. If you want to make predictions about things happening at small scales you cannot do without quantum mechanics.
Also note that certain models which are now considered as possible theories of everything (e.g. string theory) all expand upon quantum mechanics, they do not make quantum mechanics invalid or unnecessary.
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What is the alternative to quantum mechanics?
Classical Mechanics and Wave Theory.
What are some of the most popular theories in quantum mechanics?
The most known theory in quantum mechanics would be the Broglie-Bohm theory. Other popular theories are the string theory, quantum entanglement, and SchrÌ_dinger's cat.
Did Einstein study quantum mechanics?
actually einstein developed one of the earliest parts of quantum mechanics: the theory of the photoelectric effect. he worked directly with many of the scientists that later developed the complete theory of quantum mechanics and the mathematics to solve its apparent paradoxes to get usable predictions from the theory. later he rejected it due to it being nondeterministic, not because he didn't understand quantum mechanics but because he did understand quantum mechanics. he then tried to combine quantum mechanics and general relativity, hoping the resulting unified field theory would resolve the nondeterminism of quantum mechanics, resulting in a single fully deterministic theory of everything.
Can anyone explain the quantum theory?
Richard Feynman stated once that "if you think you understand quantum mechanics then you don't understand quantum mechanics". However it is possible to learn how to write and solve the equations of quantum mechanics to get answers that can be verified experimentally.
When did werner heisenberg discover the quantum theory?
He didn't. Credit for quantum mechanics goes to Max Plank
What is the alternative to quantum mechanics?
Classical Mechanics and Wave Theory.
What is the particle-wave theory?
Quantum mechanics.
What are some of the most popular theories in quantum mechanics?
The most known theory in quantum mechanics would be the Broglie-Bohm theory. Other popular theories are the string theory, quantum entanglement, and SchrÌ_dinger's cat.
How does the theory of quantum mechanics apply with string theory?
String theory is one of the leading candidates for a theory of everything, that is, a theory that unifies all 4 basic forces of nature, viz, gravity, the electromagnetic force, the strong force and the weak force. The last 3 forces mentioned above are described by quantum mechanics. This is the link between quantum mechanics and string theory. ps- If you believe in watertight definitions, then quantum mechanics is all the quantum theory till Dirac's equation. I'm taking quantum mechanics as the theory of the small as such, that is, all of the phenomena of the small from Plank till the standard model and beyond.
Why it is said relativistic quantum mechanics?
The distinction is sometimes made to distinguish normal quantum mechanics (which does not incorporate special relativity) and quantum field theory (relativistic quantum mechanics). Since we know special relativity is correct it is the relativistic form of quantum mechanics which is true, but non-relativistic quantum mechanics is still used, because it is a good approximation at low energies and it is much simpler. Physics students typically study regular quantum mechanics before moving on to quantum field theory.
What has the author V I Kogan written?
V. I. Kogan has written: 'Problems in quantum mechanics' -- subject(s): Problems, exercises, Quantum theory 'Problems in quantum mechanics' -- subject(s): Quantum theory, Problems, exercises, SCIENCE / Physics
Did Einstein study quantum mechanics?
actually einstein developed one of the earliest parts of quantum mechanics: the theory of the photoelectric effect. he worked directly with many of the scientists that later developed the complete theory of quantum mechanics and the mathematics to solve its apparent paradoxes to get usable predictions from the theory. later he rejected it due to it being nondeterministic, not because he didn't understand quantum mechanics but because he did understand quantum mechanics. he then tried to combine quantum mechanics and general relativity, hoping the resulting unified field theory would resolve the nondeterminism of quantum mechanics, resulting in a single fully deterministic theory of everything.
Can anyone explain the quantum theory?
Richard Feynman stated once that "if you think you understand quantum mechanics then you don't understand quantum mechanics". However it is possible to learn how to write and solve the equations of quantum mechanics to get answers that can be verified experimentally.
What is QM it seems to be in relation to the Relativity Theory?
Quantum Mechanics
What has the author Stephen L Adler written?
Stephen L. Adler has written: 'Quantum Theory as an Emergent Phenomenon' -- subject(s): Quantum theory 'Quaternionic quantum mechanics and quantum fields' -- subject(s): Quantum theory, Quaternions, Mathematical physics, Quantum field theory
When did werner heisenberg discover the quantum theory?
He didn't. Credit for quantum mechanics goes to Max Plank
Why do you need quantum theory?
Because the Newtonian mechanics and Einsteinian mechanics have failed in explaining what happens in atomic levels.
