Quantum Physics Concepts

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun something that has been made material or tangible

  • The materialization of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the stakeholders.
  • The materialization of the plan took longer than expected, but we finally got it done.
  • I can't believe the materialization of that idea actually worked out!
  • The materialization of her dreams was a long and challenging journey, but she never gave up.

adjective relating to or used for viewing objects or structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye

  • The scientist used a microscope to observe the microscopic organisms.
  • You need a magnifying glass to see those microscopic bugs.
  • Those microscopic critters are so tiny, you can barely see them!
  • The impact of her words was like a microscopic needle pricking at his conscience.

adjective describing something that is not physical or tangible

  • The concept of nonphysical entities is often debated in philosophical discussions.
  • Some people believe in nonphysical beings like ghosts and spirits.
  • I can't wrap my head around the idea of nonphysical stuff, it's too out there for me.
  • Her love for him was so strong, it felt almost nonphysical, like a force of nature.

noun the study of mental phenomena that are excluded from or inexplicable by orthodox scientific psychology (such as hypnosis, telepathy, etc.)

  • Parapsychology is the study of paranormal phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance.
  • I find parapsychology fascinating because it explores unexplained phenomena.
  • Some people think parapsychology is just a bunch of hocus pocus.
  • In the world of science, parapsychology is often seen as the black sheep of the family.

noun a form of alternative medicine that claims disease can be diagnosed and treated with a kind of energy similar to radio waves

  • Radionics is a form of alternative medicine that claims disease can be diagnosed and treated with a kind of energy similar to radio waves.
  • I've heard about radionics, it's like using energy to heal or diagnose illnesses.
  • Radionics is that weird energy thing people talk about to heal themselves, right?
  • In a way, radionics is like tuning into the right frequency to bring about healing and balance in the body.

noun a unit of quantum information, also known as qubit, the basic unit of quantum computing

  • A quantum bit, or qubit, is the basic unit of quantum information in quantum computing.
  • Dude, have you heard about quantum bits? They're like the building blocks of quantum computing.
  • Quantum bits are like the cool kids of the quantum computing world.
  • Just like how a regular bit can only be 0 or 1, a quantum bit can exist in multiple states at once.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

  • The detection of gravitational waves confirmed a major prediction of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.
  • Scientists were super excited when they finally detected those gravitational waves.
  • Gravitational waves are like ripples in the fabric of spacetime.
  • The discovery of gravitational waves opened up a whole new dimension in our understanding of the universe.