Quantum (disambiguation)
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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 of quanta. It relates to quantum mechanics, quantum theory and quantum field theory.
- In chemistry, theoretical quantum chemistry uses quantum theory.
- In neuroscience, quantum refers to a discrete component of a physiological response.
- In cognitive science the following concepts are used:
- In computer science, quantum computer is a hypothetical computer which functioning is based on quantum theory.
Quantum may also refer to:
- Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, due out in November 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 of Maksutov telescopes 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
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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