Quantum Mechanics in 5 Minutes
Learn the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that govern the microscopic world.
Introduction
Welcome to the fascinating world of quantum mechanics! In just 5 minutes, you'll understand the principles that Einstein called "spooky action at a distance."
Wave-Particle Duality
Everything in the quantum world has properties of both particles and waves. Imagine an electron: sometimes it behaves like a tiny billiard ball, sometimes like a ripple in water.
Interactive Demo: Double Slit Experiment
Watch how electrons create interference patterns when not observed, but act like particles when measured.
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Uncertainty Principle
Heisenberg discovered that you can't know both the exact position and momentum of a particle simultaneously. The more precisely you know one, the less you know about the other!
Superposition
Quantum particles can exist in multiple states at once - like Schrödinger's famous cat that's both alive and dead until you open the box.
Quick Knowledge Check
What is wave-particle duality?
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