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CIENCIA CUANTICA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quantum science
1, record 1, English, quantum%20science
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "quantum" defines the smallest possible unit of a thing. As such, quantum science is the study of the smallest particles in nature which make up the entire world around us. Typically, quantum science is divided into two separate but related fields: quantum physics and quantum mechanics. 2, record 1, English, - quantum%20science
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quantum science has led to transformational discoveries like the transistor, MRIs [magnetic resonance imaging], laser and brain scans. 3, record 1, English, - quantum%20science
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- science quantique
1, record 1, French, science%20quantique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot «quantique» définit la plus petite unité possible d'une chose. En tant que telle, la science quantique est l'étude des plus petites particules de la nature qui composent le monde entier qui nous entoure. En règle générale, la science quantique est divisée en deux domaines distincts mais liés : la physique quantique et la mécanique quantique. 2, record 1, French, - science%20quantique
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La science quantique a permis des découvertes révolutionnaires telles que le transistor, l'IRM [imagerie par résonance magnétique], le laser et les scanners cérébraux. 3, record 1, French, - science%20quantique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Física nuclear
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciencia cuántica
1, record 1, Spanish, ciencia%20cu%C3%A1ntica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La palabra "cuántico" define la unidad más pequeña posible de una cosa. Como tal, la ciencia cuántica es el estudio de las partículas más pequeñas de la naturaleza que componen todo el mundo que nos rodea. Por lo general, la ciencia cuántica se divide en dos campos separados pero relacionados : la física cuántica y la mecánica cuántica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ciencia%20cu%C3%A1ntica
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