In physics, a quantum (pl.: quanta) is the minimum amount of any physical entity (physical property) involved in an interaction. The fundamental notion that a property can be "quantized" is referred to as …

Quantum, in physics, discrete natural unit, or packet, of energy, charge, angular momentum, or other physical property. Light, for example, appearing in some respects as a continuous electromagnetic …

While many quantum experiments examine very small objects, such as electrons and photons, quantum phenomena are all around us, acting on every scale.

1 day ago · This year, quantum science and computing came up a lot. There have been broad claims that quantum science and engineering could one day help cure diseases, design new materials, …

May 5, 2025 · Unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity remains one of the great challenges of physics. Approaches like string theory and loop quantum gravity attempt this unification, but a …

Apr 10, 2024 · There’s a lot at stake in developing quantum systems. In the future, we may see quantum technology: improving computing speed and power; creating perfectly secure communications …

Argonne also leads Q-NEXT, a DOE national quantum information science research center working to develop quantum materials and devices and capture the power of quantum technology for …

Nov 18, 2025 · Quantum physics is the study of extremely small atomic particles. Quantum science aims to better understand the world around us and apply quantum theories to real-world technology …

Dec 9, 2025 · Commercial quantum computing is now years, rather than decades, away. It’s time for business leaders to start tracking its evolution.

Quantum mechanics is the field of physics that explains how extremely small objects simultaneously have the characteristics of both particles (tiny pieces of matter) and waves (a disturbance or variation …