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quantum limits

quantum limits is the plural of quantum limit.

Meaning of quantum limit

Noun

quantum limit (plural quantum limits)

  1. (quantum mechanics) The limit on measurement accuracy at quantum scales due to back-action effects.
    • "This book is essential reading for all scientists and engineers the potential applications of technology near the quantum limit."1995, Vladimir Borisovich Braginskiĭ, Farid Ya. Khalili, Quantum Measurement, →ISBN, page i
  2. (spectroscopy) The shortest wavelength in an X-ray spectrum.
    • "The voltage and wave-length at the quantum limit of the spectrum under investigation are denoted by ν₀ and λ₀."1935, Donald Stover Piston, The Polarization of X-rays from Thin Targets, page 4

Questions about quantum limits

What is quantum limits the plural of?
Quantum limits is the plural of quantum limit.

Words near quantum limits in the dictionary

  1. quantum leap
  2. quantum leaped
  3. quantum leaping
  4. quantum leaps
  5. quantum limit
  6. quantum limits
  7. quantum logic
  8. quantum logic gate
  9. quantum logic gates
  10. quantum logics
  11. quantum measurement problem

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