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quantum field theory

Quantum field theory (QFT) is the theoretical framework that combines classical field theory, special relativity, and quantum mechanics. It describes particles as excited states (quanta) of underlying quantum fields. QFT is the language of particle physics, successfully describing electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions. Its application to curved spacetime, though incomplete, has yielded profound insights like Hawking radiation.

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