quantum anomaly

noun

Any phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used.

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Meanings

nounquantum anomaly (plural quantum anomalies)

plural quantum anomalies

  1. quantum mechanicsAny phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used.
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