boon 1. n. 1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request. 2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors. [Middle English.
Quantum leaps are the sole cause of the emission of electromagnetic radiation, including light, which occurs in the form of quantized units called photons. Ironically, when laymen use the term colloquially, they use it to describe large jumps in progress, when in reality a quantum leap is a very small change of state.
The following year, Bakula starred in his first successful series, Quantum Leap. With this series, Bakula not only shot to stardom, he achieved cult status and became a household name, as well. Bakula was quick to follow on his success by breaking into feature film while Quantum Leap was still in production.