- Quantum (disambiguation)
In general, a quantum (plural: quanta) is a usually small, well distinguished portion (quantity or amount) of
something .* In
physics ,quantum is an elementary indivisible entity. In particular
**Quantum physics includes several types of theories which make use ofquanta . It relates toquantum mechanics ,quantum theory andquantum field theory .
* Inchemistry , theoreticalquantum chemistry uses quantum theory.
* Inneuroscience , quantum refers to a discrete component of a physiological response.
* Incognitive science the following concepts are used:
**Quantum cognition
**Quantum brain
**Quantum mind
* Incomputer science ,quantum computer is ahypothetical computer which functioning is based on quantum theory.Quantum may also refer to:
* "Quantum of Solace ", the 22nd James Bond adventure, due out in October 2008
**Quantum (James Bond) , an organization featured in the above movie and "Casino Royale"
* A "time slice" in computer pre-emptive multitasking
*Quantum Magazine , a physics and science magazine
* "Quanta Cura ", a Papal encyclical
*Quantum Corporation , a manufacturer of computer data storage products
*Quantum (comics) , a comic book character
* "Quantum", an album by Planet X
*Quantum compression , a file compression format
*Quantum (TV series) , a half-hour science journalism series aired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 1985 and 2001
*Volkswagen Quantum
* Quantum, a line ofMaksutov telescope s that were manufactured by Optical Techniques Incorporated (OTI)
*Hobart Quantum , a service scale
*Quantum (video game) , an arcade game released by Atari in 1982
* "Quantum Stream":Ultraman Gaia ’s L-style weapon, with fist in the crook of his elbow
*Quantum meruit , aLatin phrase meaning "as much as he has deserved" and a principle ofcontract law .Quanta may also refer to:
*Quanta Services , a US-based specialty contractor for the electric, gas, and telecommunications industries
*Quanta Computers , a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electronic and computer equipment
*Quanta Capital Holdings , an insurance and risk assessment company
*Quanta Plus , a web development tool
*QUANTA (competition) , an international science competition
* A line of bowling balls by Brunswick
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