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It describes the way particles such as electrons and photons behave, as well as the interactions between them. Quantum mechanics was developed in the early 20th century as a response to the failure of classical physics to explain certain phenomena, such as the behavior of light and the stability of atoms. The theory introduced several new concepts, including wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, and quantum superposition. These ideas revolutionized our understanding of nature and have led to numerous technological breakthroughs, including the development of transistors and lasers. While quantum mechanics remains a highly successful theory, it is incredibly counterintuitive and often challenges our common sense notions about how the world works. The field continues to be an active area of research, with ongoing efforts to develop a theory of quantum gravity and harness the quantum nature of particles for practical applications, such as quantum computing and quantum cryptography.