Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics was the branch of physics that dealt with the behavior of matter on the quantum level. Aboard Federation starships, there were entire departments dedicated to the .

Michael Burnham studied quantum mechanics at the Vulcan Science Academy. ()

Kathryn Janeway preferred the topic over camping as a child, citing, "who wanted to muck around in the dirt when you could be studying quantum mechanics." () 

Seven of Nine considered quantum mechanics, astronomy, and music to be among her interests when searching for a compatible date. ()

According to Kurros, fellow Think Tank member, Bevvox, specialized in exosociology and quantum mechanics, "but his interests vary from time to time." ()

Quantum mechanics specialists
 Bevvox
 Doug Bronowski
 Cabot
 William Chapman
 Kathryn Janeway
 Seven of Nine
 Anaanda Ziff

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Academic disciplines
Physics
Starfleet Academy courses