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  1. Quantum mechanics | Definition, Development, & Equations | Britannica

    3 days ago · Quantum mechanics, science dealing with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale. It attempts to describe and account for the properties of molecules and atoms …

  2. Atom - Quantum Mechanics, Subatomic Particles, Electrons | Britannica

    Jan 31, 2026 · The different energy levels of atoms are identified with the simple vibrational modes of the wave equation. The equation is solved to find these modes, and then the energy of an electron is …

  3. Schrodinger equation | Explanation & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 17, 2026 · The fundamental equation of quantum mechanics, developed in 1926 by the Austrian physicist Erwin Schrodinger.

  4. Quantum mechanics - Time-Dependent, Schrodinger, Equation

    Jan 30, 2026 · Quantum mechanics - Time-Dependent, Schrodinger, Equation: At the same time that Schrödinger proposed his time-independent equation to describe the stationary states, he also …

  5. Physics - Quantum Mechanics, Particles, Waves | Britannica

    Feb 6, 2026 · In quantum theory, and especially in the theory of elementary particles, there are additional symmetries and conservation laws, some exact and others only approximately valid, which …

  6. Quantum mechanics - Wave Mechanics, Schrodingers Equation, …

    Jan 30, 2026 · Quantum mechanics - Wave Mechanics, Schrodingers Equation, Particles: Schrödinger expressed de Broglie’s hypothesis concerning the wave behaviour of matter in a mathematical form …

  7. Planck’s constant | Definition, Units, Symbol, & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 20, 2026 · Planck’s constant, fundamental physical constant characteristic of the mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics, which describes the behavior of particles and waves on the …

  8. Quantum mechanics - Axioms, Theory, Physics | Britannica

    Jan 30, 2026 · Quantum mechanics - Axioms, Theory, Physics: Although the two Schrödinger equations form an important part of quantum mechanics, it is possible to present the subject in a more general …

  9. Relativity | Definition, Equations, & Facts | Britannica

    3 days ago · Along with quantum mechanics, relativity is central to modern physics. In particular, relativity provides the basis for understanding cosmic processes and the geometry of the universe itself.

  10. Quantum mechanics - Applications, Particles, Waves | Britannica

    Jan 30, 2026 · As has been noted, quantum mechanics has been enormously successful in explaining microscopic phenomena in all branches of physics. The three phenomena described in this section …