boon 1. n. 1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request. 2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors. [Middle English.
Quantum leaps are the sole cause of the emission of electromagnetic radiation, including light, which occurs in the form of quantized units called photons. Ironically, when laymen use the term colloquially, they use it to describe large jumps in progress, when in reality a quantum leap is a very small change of state.
In each leap, Sam has a job to do before he can leap again. Many episodes are touching as you watch Sam attempt to right wrongs and fight for the right thing. Many times Sam wants to do more than he is allowed to do. Quantum Leap is a show that has plot and great character. Fans of science fiction or of the time travel genre will love it.