quantum theory

English

Noun

quantum theory (countable and uncountable, plural quantum theories)

  1. (physics) A 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. (physics) Modern quantum mechanics.

Translations
quantum mechanics — see quantum mechanics
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