insights from quantum mechanics

Quantum mechanics reveals that particles at tiny scales, like atoms, behave both as particles and waves, existing in multiple states simultaneously—a phenomenon called superposition. They are also inherently probabilistic, meaning we can only predict the likelihood of finding a particle in a certain position or state. Additionally, particles can become entangled, where the state of one instantly influences another, regardless of distance. These principles challenge classical intuition but accurately describe the microscopic world, underpinning technologies like semiconductors, lasers, and quantum computers, and expanding our understanding of reality's fundamental nature.