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MICRO DOMAIN

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What is micro domain?

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The micro domain in physics refers to the study of phenomena that occur on a scale far smaller than what is perceivable to the naked eye. Typically, this domain encompasses particles, forces, and interactions occurring at atomic, molecular, and subatomic levels. In the realm of the micro domain, conventional laws of physics that apply to macroscopic objects are often replaced or complemented by quantum mechanics(known as the 'Heart of the Micro domain')—a field that brings to light the bizarre yet fundamental nature of reality at the smallest scales.

The Transition to the Micro Domain

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While classical physics governs the macroscopic world, from falling apples to the orbit of planets, it starts to break down when dealing with very small particles like electrons or photons. This shift in behavior as we descend in scale signals the transition from the classical domain to the micro domain. Here, particles do not act as solid objects but rather as probabilistic entities described by wavefunctions.

To study this domain, physicists must use highly sophisticated equipment, such as electron microscopes, particle accelerators, and X-ray crystallography, all of which allow us to probe the structure of matter at the atomic level.

Quantum Mechanics: The Heart of the Micro Domain

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At the core of the micro domain lies quantum mechanics, a branch of physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy on the smallest scales. Developed in the early 20th century by pioneers like Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and Erwin Schrödinger, quantum mechanics replaces the deterministic view of the universe with one ruled by probabilities and uncertainty.



Max Plank image
Max Plank is known as the father of quantum mechanics

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