Quantum physics, also known as quantum mechanics, is the branch of physics that deals with the
behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. It
encompasses a set of principles and mathematical frameworks that describe phenomena such as
superposition, entanglement, and wave-particle duality. Quantum physics has profound
implications for fields ranging from particle physics to cryptography, and it challenges our
classical intuition about the nature of reality.