What does QM mean in ACADEMIC DEGREES

Quantum Mechanics (QM) is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at very small, subatomic scales. It is a theoretical framework that combines quantum theory and classical mechanics to describe the behavior of matter and energy in systems on the subatomic scale.

QM seeks to explain how particles interact with each other, such as electrons, protons and neutrons, as well as the physical phenomena of light and heat.

QM is primarily a theoretical field, though it has some basis in experimentation.

While classical mechanics focuses on systems composed of large objects such as planets or automobiles, QM focuses on systems composed of small particles such as electrons, protons and neutrons. Additionally, classical mechanics uses equations based on Newton's laws which cannot accurately predict behavior at subatomic scales; instead observers must rely upon quantum theory for explanations about particle interaction and behavior.

Some applications for QM include understanding chemical reactions at atomic level, describing electrical conductance inside materials for microelectronics applications or predicting movement in financial markets through algorithmic trading strategies.