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quantum tunnelling

quantum tunnelling noun: any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.

Noun

quantum tunnelling (uncountable)

  1. (quantum mechanics) Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.
  2. (figuratively, uncommon) The movement or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner.

Questions about quantum tunnelling

What does quantum tunnelling mean?
Quantum tunnelling means any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.
What part of speech is quantum tunnelling?
Quantum tunnelling is a noun.

Words near quantum tunnelling in the dictionary

  1. quantum tomography
  2. quantum tunnel
  3. quantum tunneled
  4. quantum tunneling
  5. quantum tunnelled
  6. quantum tunnelling
  7. quantum tunnels
  8. quantum unit of spin
  9. quantum universe
  10. quantum universes
  11. quantum valebant

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