Schrödinger equation

noun

In nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, a partial differential equation that describes how the quantum state of some physical system changes with time.

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Meanings

nounSchrödinger equation (plural Schrödinger equations)

plural Schrödinger equations · alternative Schrödinger's equation · alternative Schrodinger equation · alternative Schrodinger's equation · alternative Schroedinger equation · alternative Schroedinger's equation

  1. quantum mechanicsIn nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, a partial differential equation that describes how the quantum state of some physical system changes with time.

Origin

Named after Erwin Schrödinger.

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Translations

Bulgarian уравнение на Шрьодингер
  • уравнение на Шрьодингер (uravnenie na Šrjodinger)Schrödinger equation
Danish Schrödingerligning
  • SchrödingerligningSchrödinger equation
Hungarian Schrödinger-egyenlet
  • Schrödinger-egyenletSchrödinger equation
Polish równanie Schrödingera
  • równanie SchrödingeraSchrödinger equation
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