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quantum fluctuation

quantum fluctuation noun: a momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

Noun

quantum fluctuation (plural quantum fluctuations)

  1. (quantum mechanics) A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
    Synonyms:
    vacuum fluctuation

Synonyms of quantum fluctuation

  • vacuum fluctuation

Forms of quantum fluctuation

pluralquantum fluctuations

Questions about quantum fluctuation

What does quantum fluctuation mean?
Quantum fluctuation means a momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
What part of speech is quantum fluctuation?
Quantum fluctuation is a noun.
What is the plural of quantum fluctuation?
The plural of quantum fluctuation is quantum fluctuations.

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