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[Wendy]

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The equations of quantum physics have already been identified—that constitutes the theory behind them—but their solutions have not yet been found, and these are equally part of the theory. If the theory had already been solved, engineers could work with the solutions to develop new things.
Since the solutions are very difficult to obtain, simulations are necessary. Thus, simulations are used as a tool to explore the theory; however, this does not amount to using the theory itself in the form of a simulation.

[Wendy]

My initial answer was incorrect; I hadn’t read the question properly.
Quantum physics involves simulation-based work, given that the fundamental theory—the Schrödinger equation—has already been sufficiently verified through experiments. However, there are numerous complex applications, such as “predicting” material properties, where simulations are employed. These simulations “round out” the theory and consistently provide added insight.
Since the simulations themselves appear highly theoretical, they are easily categorized as a theoretical activity.

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