Quantum Mechanics

Quantum mechanics, also known as quantum physics, is an advanced physical theory, defining atoms and objects on the quantum level.

Specialized Quantum Mechanics labs were utilized on both Galaxy- and Intrepid-class starships.

It is the foundation of all quantum physics, including quantum chemistry, quantum field theory, quantum technology, and quantum information science.

Quantum mechanics differs from classical physics in that energy, momentum, angular momentum, and other quantities of a bound system are restricted to discrete values, objects have characteristics of both particles and waves, and there are limits to how accurately the value of a physical quantity can be predicted prior to its measurement, given a complete set of initial conditions (known as the "uncertainty principle").