no-ghost theorem

proper noun

Goddard-Thorn theorem

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Meanings

proper nounthe no-ghost theorem
  1. Goddard-Thorn theorem

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
goddard-thorn theorem

Origin

A play on no-go theorem, incorporating ghost; so called because, in the original statement of the theorem, there are no vectors of negative norm for r ≠ 0.

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no-ghost theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/no-ghost%20theorem

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“no-ghost theorem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/no-ghost%20theorem. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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