Quantum theory

noun

Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.nounA theory developed in the early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta.

2.nounModern quantum mechanics.

Synonyms

quantum physics quantum mechanics quantization quantum electronics quantum field theory quantum gravitation quantumness quantion quantomechanics quantum quantum chromodynamics quantum chemistry

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