quantum interference

noun

The instance of a subatomic particle interacting with and influencing itself and other particles while in a probabilistic superposition state.

Meanings

nounquantum interference (countable and uncountable, plural quantum interferences)

plural quantum interferences

  1. countableuncountablequantum mechanicsnatural sciencesThe instance of a subatomic particle interacting with and influencing itself and other particles while in a probabilistic superposition state.
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