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Bohmian mechanics

Bohmian mechanics noun: a version or interpretation of quantum mechanics which uses pilot waves instead of the Copenhagen interpretation.

Noun

Bohmian mechanics (uncountable)

  1. a version or interpretation of quantum mechanics which uses pilot waves instead of the Copenhagen interpretation.
    Synonyms:
    de Broglie pilot wave theory, de-Broglie--Bohm theory

Synonyms of Bohmian mechanics

  • de Broglie pilot wave theory
  • de-Broglie--Bohm theory

Forms of Bohmian mechanics

alternative formBohm interpretation
alternative formBohm's interpretation

Origin of Bohmian mechanics

From being a theory of quantum mechanics proposed by David Bohm.

Questions about Bohmian mechanics

What does Bohmian mechanics mean?
Bohmian mechanics means a version or interpretation of quantum mechanics which uses pilot waves instead of the Copenhagen interpretation.
What part of speech is Bohmian mechanics?
Bohmian mechanics is a noun.

Words near Bohmian mechanics in the dictionary

  1. Bohm
  2. Bohm interpretation
  3. Bohman
  4. Bohmans
  5. Bohmian
  6. Bohmian mechanics
  7. Bohn
  8. Bohne
  9. Bohnenkamp
  10. Bohnenkamps
  11. Bohner

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