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zero-point energy

zero-point energy noun: the lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.

Noun

zero-point energy (plural zero-point energies)

  1. (quantum mechanics) The lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.
    • The existence of a zero-point energy (i.e., the existence of a non-zero lower limit to the energy of a quantum-mechanical system) is a consequence of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
    • Our estimate for the zero-point energy of the harmonic oscillator is hbar ω/2.2000, Stephen T. Thornton, Andrew F. Rex, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Saunders College Publishing, page 205
  2. (physical) The kinetic energy possessed by (the particle constituents of) a substance at absolute zero temperature.
    • The calculated zero-point energies of hydrogen at inner bulk, GB, and FS are within 0.12-0.16eV/H.2004, Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, Volume 73, Pages 1-768, Physical Society of Japan, page 441

zero-point energy meaning in Tamil

zero-point energy in Tamil

சுழிநிலை ஆற்றல்

Synonyms of zero-point energy

  • ground state energy
  • zero-point radiation
  • ZPE

Forms of zero-point energy

pluralzero-point energies

Origin of zero-point energy

Calque of German Nullpunktenergie.

Questions about zero-point energy

What does zero-point energy mean?
Zero-point energy means the lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.
What is zero-point energy in Tamil?
Zero-point energy in Tamil is சுழிநிலை ஆற்றல். See Zero-point energy meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is zero-point energy?
Zero-point energy is a noun.
What is the plural of zero-point energy?
The plural of zero-point energy is zero-point energies.

Words near zero-point energy in the dictionary

  1. zero-order holds
  2. zero-order logic
  3. zero-order logics
  4. zero-point
  5. zero-point energies
  6. zero-point energy
  7. zero-proof
  8. zero-rate
  9. zero-rated
  10. zero-rates
  11. zero-rating

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