quantum
A very small, single unit of energy or another physical thing in quantum physics.
The smallest possible discrete amount of energy, or of another physical quantity, that can exist according to the rules of quantum physics.
About quantum physics or quantum effects at a very small scale.
Relating to or based on quantum theory, especially the behavior of matter and energy at very small scales.
A certain amount of something, usually used in formal or academic English.
A particular, often specified or measurable, amount or quantity of something, especially in formal, academic, or technical writing.
In legal English, the sum of money that someone must pay as damages or compensation.
In law, the amount of money that a court decides must be paid as damages or compensation.
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- Plural: quanta
a quantum of solace
1small but real amount of comfort
A small but real amount of comfort or peace in a bad or painful situation.
- Knowing that she had tried her best gave her a quantum of solace.
- The apology offered him a quantum of solace after the long dispute.
quantum computer
1computer using quantum bits
A special kind of computer that uses quantum physics to do some tasks much faster than normal computers.
- Many companies are investing heavily in quantum computer research.
- A working quantum computer could break some current encryption methods.
quantum computing
1field studying quantum computers
The area of study that looks at how to build and use quantum computers.
- He switched his major to focus on quantum computing.
- Quantum computing could transform fields like cryptography and optimization.
quantum entanglement
1linked quantum states of particles
A strange quantum effect where two or more particles are linked so that what happens to one is connected to what happens to the other, even far away.
- Quantum entanglement plays a key role in quantum cryptography.
- Einstein famously called quantum entanglement "spooky action at a distance."
quantum field theory
1quantum theory of fields and particles
A very advanced part of physics that explains particles as tiny waves in fields, using quantum ideas.
- The Standard Model is formulated using quantum field theory.
- Quantum field theory is a core subject in modern theoretical physics.
quantum jump
1big and sudden change
A very large and often sudden change or improvement.
- There has been a quantum jump in mobile phone performance over the last decade.
- The policy marks a quantum jump in how the company treats its workers.
quantum leap
1very big and fast improvement
A very big and fast change or improvement.
- The new software is a quantum leap over the old system.
- This discovery represents a quantum leap in cancer research.
quantum mechanics
1branch of physics using quantum theory
The part of physics that explains how very small things, like atoms and particles, behave using quantum ideas.
- She is taking an advanced course in quantum mechanics this semester.
- Quantum mechanics helps explain why atoms emit light at specific frequencies.
quantum theory
1theoretical framework of quantum physics
The set of ideas and rules that explain how energy and matter work in the quantum world.
- Quantum theory challenged many ideas from classical physics.
- Einstein made important contributions to early quantum theory.
quantum physics
1physics based on quantum theory
Physics that uses quantum ideas to describe how very small particles and energy behave.
- Quantum physics challenges our everyday understanding of reality.
- Quantum physics has led to technologies like lasers and MRI scanners.
- He is fascinated by quantum physics theories.
- He became interested in quantum physics after watching a documentary.