Can you explain the basics of quantum mechanics in simple terms?
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level. It explains how particles interact with each other, and how they can be influenced by their environment. At its core, quantum mechanics states that particles exist as waves, or probability distributions, rather than definite objects. This means that when we observe a particle, it does not have a single location, but exists as a range of possible locations, called a wavefunction. The wavefunction then collapses into a specific state when an observation is made. This phenomenon is known as quantum entanglement, and is one of the most fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics.