Quantum mechanics, also known as quantum physics, was an advanced physical theory, defining atoms and objects on the quantum level. Specialized quantum mechanics labs were utilized on both Galaxy- and Template:ShipClass starships. (TNG: "Lessons"; VOY: "The 37's")
According to Kurros, fellow Think Tank member, Bevvox, specialized in exosociology and quantum mechanics, "but his interests vary from time to time." (VOY: "Think Tank")
Doctor Phlox, an expert in medicine and psychiatry, was not specialized in quantum physics. This fact made it difficult to give Trip Tucker a proper prognosis after his arm was apparently cloaked. (ENT: "The Communicator")
Kathryn Janeway preferred studying quantum mechanics over camping as a child. (VOY: "Resolutions") Seven of Nine considered quantum mechanics to be one of her interests when searching for a compatible date. (VOY: "Someone to Watch Over Me")
Quantum mechanics specialists
- Bevvox
- Ensign Doug Bronowski
- Ensign Cabot
- Lieutenant William Chapman
- Captain Kathryn Janeway
- Seven of Nine
- Lieutenant Anaanda Ziff