Light was once explained as a form of radiant energy that was continuous. More recently, however, light is described as existing in discrete units of energy, or infinitesimal packets, that are radiated from matter. The smallest quantity, or bundle, of...

In physics, a quantum (plural: quanta) is an indivisible entity of energy. A photon, for instance, being a unit of light, is a "light quantum." In combinations like "quantum mechanics", "quantum optics", etc., it distinguishes a more specialized field...

Quantum mechanics provides a model for the concept of spirit through the holistic quantum wave function. Established to describe material phenomena in all forms, the laws of quantum mechanics were formulated in relation to the idea of consciousness. They supported claims of paranormal phenomena...

THESE ARE heady days for theoretical physicists trying to unravel the riddle of quantum gravity. They are forging ahead on at least three different fronts: One is that of Hawking and his followers, who are trying to understand the quantum behavior of the...

Quantum computing is such an elusive goal that even the company claiming to have the "world's first commercial quantum computer" acknowledged it isn't entirely sure the machine is performing true quantum calculations.And independent quantum computing researchers said they are dubious of some of the claims...

Bond is back — and he wants revenge.Producers have revealed some of the secrets about the latest James Bond film, due for release later this year, including the inner turmoil that drives its suave superagent hero and its title: "Quantum of Solace."As titles go, it's...