Quantum Astrophysics

Quantum astrophysics bridges quantum mechanics and astrophysics, exploring how fundamental particles and forces shape cosmic phenomena. In high-energy astrophysics, it examines extreme environments like black holes and neutron stars, where quantum effects influence radiation, matter behavior, and energy processes. For example, it helps explain the behavior of particles in the intense gravitational fields of these objects and the creation of high-energy cosmic rays. By combining theories of the very small (quantum mechanics) with the vast scales of the universe, quantum astrophysics enhances our understanding of the cosmos and the fundamental laws governing it.