Is it the same thing quantum physics and quantum mechanics?

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Is it the same thing quantum physics and quantum mechanics?

2006-10-02 06:47:05 · 3 answers · asked by nube 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Quantum physics is the science based on quantum theories which deal with the beahvior of particles. Quantum mechanics was the name of the first theory in quantum physics but the terms are interchangeable at this point.

If you want more info you can check these sites:
http://www.jracademy.com/~jtucek/science...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/quantum_mec...
http://library.thinkquest.org/3487/qp.ht...

2006-10-02 06:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Q physics is the physical study, Q mechanics is the mathematical study.

2006-10-02 13:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

quantum mechanics is only a part of "q. p."(?)

2006-10-02 13:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋