Quantum theory

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Quantum physics
$\Delta x \, \Delta p \ge \frac{\hbar}{2}$
Quantum mechanics
Introduction to... Mathematical formulation of...
Fundamental concepts
Decoherence · Interference Uncertainty · Exclusion Transformation theory Ehrenfest theorem · Measurement
Experiments
Double-slit experiment Davisson-Germer experiment Stern–Gerlach experiment EPR paradox · Popper's experiment Schrödinger's cat
Equations
Schrödinger equation Pauli equation Klein-Gordon equation Dirac equation
Advanced theories
Quantum field theory Wightman axioms Quantum electrodynamics Quantum chromodynamics Quantum gravity Feynman diagram
Interpretations
Copenhagen · Ensemble Hidden variables · Transactional Many-worlds · Consistent histories Quantum logic Consciousness causes collapse
Scientists
Planck · Schrödinger Heisenberg · Bohr · Pauli Dirac · Bohm · Born de Broglie · von Neumann Einstein · Feynman Everett · Others
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Quantum theory may mean:

Old quantum theory under the Bohr model
Quantum mechanics, an umbrella term, particularly for nonrelativistic theories
Quantum field theory, a generic type of relativistic quantum theory, which includes:
- Quantum electrodynamics
- Quantum chromodynamics
- Electroweak interaction
Quantum gravity, a general term for theories intended to quantize general relativity
Quantum optics