(physics) A theory developed in the early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta.

(physics) A theory which attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity, according to which space can be regarded as an extremely fine fabric of finite loops.

Alternative form of quantum mechanical

(physics) A superfluid quantum gas composed of polarized electric or magnetic dipoles

Coturnix coturnix, a bird in pheasant family.

(quantum mechanics) Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.

Of or pertaining to quantum mechanics.

(quantum mechanics) The limit on measurement accuracy at quantum scales due to back-action effects. / (spectroscopy) The shortest wavelength in an X-ray spectrum.

(quantum mechanics) An effect marked by the quantization of the Hall resistance, observed in two-dimensional electron systems subjected to low temperatures and strong magnetic field.

(quantum mechanics) A method for describing a quantum process by probing with known quantum states.