correspondence principle

proper noun

The principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity.

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Meanings

proper nounthe correspondence principle
  1. natural sciencesThe principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity.

Translations

Danish korrespondensprincippet
  • korrespondensprincippetthe principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity
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