quantum mechanics
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That question naturally leads to another: Could quantum mechanics be formulated using only real numbers?
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Hawking later changed that picture by using quantum mechanics to demonstrate that black holes can emit particles and energy.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Whether quantum mechanics applies only to tiny particles or also to larger objects has been debated since the early days of the field.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
However, this can be misleading, because quantum mechanics tells us that the particles do not have any well-defined axis.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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