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KS theorem

KS theorem is the abbreviation of Kochen-Specker theorem.

Meaning of Kochen-Specker theorem

Proper noun

Kochen-Specker theorem

  1. (quantum mechanics) A no-go theorem that places certain constraints on the permissible types of hidden-variable theories that try to explain the apparent randomness of quantum mechanics as a deterministic model featuring hidden states. It demonstrates the impossibility of quantum-mechanical observables representing "elements of physical reality".

Questions about KS theorem

What is KS theorem the abbreviation of?
KS theorem is the abbreviation of Kochen-Specker theorem.

Words near KS theorem in the dictionary

  1. Krødsherad
  2. Krüger flap
  3. Krüger flaps
  4. Kršan
  5. ks
  6. KS theorem
  7. Ks.
  8. KSA
  9. ksar
  10. Ksar el-Kebir
  11. Ksar es-Seghir

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