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quantum theory

[kwon-tuhm thee-uh-ree, theer-ee] / ˈkwɒn təm ˌθi ə ri, ˌθɪər i /


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For Einstein and his co-authors, spooky action proved that quantum theory was still incomplete.

From Scientific American

But according to quantum theory, it can indeed have a negative value.

From Scientific American

Among other things, quantum theory holds that empty space is not really empty but is in fact boiling with “virtual” particles that flit in and out of existence.

From New York Times

The amount of acceleration, though shocking at the time, was still minuscule compared with what quantum theory said it should be.

From Scientific American

The word “complementarity” was introduced into scientific and philosophical discourse by Niels Bohr, a founder of modern quantum theory.

From Scientific American