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What is Quantum Theory?

Quantum theory is the foundation for our current understanding of most natural phenomena. The core principles of quantum theory revolve around measurement. The distinction between measured and not measured is unavoidably fuzzy in principle (even if it is clear enough in practice), but using quantum theory requires drawing that line somewhere. This article introduces the core principles of quantum theory with emphasis on their relationship to the physical process of measurement.

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