Quantum (disambiguation)

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In general, a quantum (plural: quanta) is a usually small, well distinguished portion (quantity or amount) of something.

• In physics, quantum is an elementary indivisible entity. In particular
  • Quantum physics includes several types of theories which make use of quanta. It relates to quantum mechanics, quantum theory and quantum field theory.
• In chemistry, theoretical quantum chemistry uses quantum theory.
• In neuroscience, quantum refers to a discrete component of a physiological response.
• In cognitive science the following concepts are used:
  • Quantum cognition
  • Quantum brain
  • Quantum mind
• In computer science, quantum computer is a hypothetical computer which functioning is based on quantum theory.

Quantum may also refer to:

• Quantum of Solace, the 22nd James Bond adventure, due out in November 2008
  • Quantum (James Bond), an organization featured in the above movie and Casino Royale
• A time slice in computer pre-emptive multitasking
• Quantum Magazine, a physics and science magazine
• Quanta Cura, a Papal encyclical
• Quantum Corporation, a manufacturer of computer data storage products
• Quantum (comics), a comic book character
• Quantum, an album by Planet X
• Quantum compression, a file compression format
• Quantum (TV series), a half-hour science journalism series aired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 1985 and 2001
• Volkswagen Quantum
• Quantum, a line of Maksutov telescopes that were manufactured by Optical Techniques Incorporated (OTI)
• Hobart Quantum, a service scale
• Quantum (video game), an arcade game released by Atari in 1982
• Quantum Stream: Ultraman Gaia’s L-style weapon, with fist in the crook of his elbow

Quanta may also refer to:

• Quanta Services, a US-based specialty contractor for the electric, gas, and telecommunications industries
• Quanta Computers, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electronic and computer equipment
• Quanta Capital Holdings, an insurance and risk assessment company
• Quanta Plus, a web development tool
• QUANTA (competition), an international science competition
• A line of bowling balls by Brunswick