Across
- 4. that may use quantum encryption to protect data.
- 5. between two consecutive wave peaks.
- 7. link between particles no matter how far apart.
- 8. can act as both a wave and a particle.
- 10. Spectra,Unique patterns of light produced by atoms when electrons drop energy levels.
- 13. Principle,Heisenberg’s rule: you can’t know both position and momentum precisely.
- 16. Effect,Electrons are ejected when light hits a surface in this quantum phenomenon.
- 18. particle of light with no mass, just energy.
- 19. Polarization,Describes the direction of oscillation in a transverse wave.
Down
- 1. happens to electrons in the photoelectric effect.
- 2. of wave cycles per second.
- 3. Mechanics,Branch of physics that explains the behavior of particles on a small scale.
- 6. Phenomena,General term for strange behavior at the atomic and subatomic levels.
- 9. basic unit of matter, central to quantum studies.
- 11. a quantum system exists in multiple states at once.
- 12. to excite electrons or eject them from metal surfaces.
- 14. Behaviors,Includes reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.
- 15. display type that relies on polarized light.
- 17. Wave,Electromagnetic radiation that can behave like both a wave and a particle.
