Some of the most important breakthroughs in physics came about due to the discovery that energy is quantized.

This video discusses what quantum really means, and how discoveries in the past ended up defining essential parts of quantum mechanics today.

Join Katie Mack, Perimeter Institute’s Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication, over 10 short forays into the weird, wonderful world of quantum science. Episodes are published weekly, subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss an update.

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