matrix mechanics

noun

The original formulation of quantum mechanics in which the operators were represented by time-dependent matrices.

Meanings

nounmatrix mechanics (uncountable)
  1. uncountablequantum mechanicsThe original formulation of quantum mechanics in which the operators were represented by time-dependent matrices.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 矩陣力學 /矩阵力学
  • 矩陣力學 /矩阵力学 (jǔzhèn lìxué)formulation of quantum mechanics
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