Quantum electrodynamics and Quantum mechanics

Quantum electrodynamics

Quantum electrodynamics noun - A relativistic quantum theory of the electromagnetic interactions of photons and electrons and muons.

Quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quantum mechanics" instead a noun phrase "Quantum electrodynamics".

Quantum mechanics

Quantum mechanics noun - The branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle).

Quantum electrodynamics and quantum mechanics are semantically related. You can use "Quantum electrodynamics" instead a noun phrase "Quantum mechanics".
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