Quantum physics explains Newton's laws of motion
Abstract
Newton was obliged to give his laws of motion as fundamental axioms. But today we know that the quantum world is fundamental, and Newton’s laws can be seen as consequences of fundamental quantum laws. This article traces this transition from fundamental quantum mechanics to derived classical mechanics.
- Publication:
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Physics Education
- Pub Date:
- January 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0031-9120/40/1/001
- Bibcode:
- 2005PhyEd..40...26O
- Keywords:
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- Advanced;
- Mechanics;
- Quantum physics;
- Waves/light;
- Teaching/learning/assessment