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Quantum Draft Final

Submission
This paper will discuss the key differences
interpretations
between the classical and quantum
of physics.
Classical physics describes the world in two
behave as particles
very distinct or objects behave as
ways. Objects
determined
waves. by certain as
The distinction characteristics
to which, is displayed
properties include wavelength,
by the object. For example, wave-like frequency, and
interference patterns. Particles, onbe
other hand, are localized, and can thedefined
classical
by position interpretation
and momentum. of theThe
world states that a
wave.
body can act as either a particle or a
Another
Never aspect of classical physics is that
continuous
properties
both. values.
of In other
an object can words,
have
and energy, canoftake
characteristics theany value.
object suchThese
as values
That
can is,
be
momentum it makes
known to sense to
arbitrary talk about
accuracy. the
absolute
position and momentum of an object with
The discovery of Quantum physics has
certainty.
of the world is not
demonstrated thatquite complete.
this Classical As further
view
more and more apparent that
investigations take place, it becomes the above
certain
assertions of physics can no longer explain
This paper will begin with the discussion of
experimental
wave-particle
results. duality.
Wave-Particle
Duality
Young’s Double-slit experiment demonstrates
light. The experiment
the wave-like propertiesconsists
of of a beam of light
slits a small distance d
shone through two neighbouring apart, and hitting a
away:
screen a comparatively large distance L

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