quantum tunnelling

noun

Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.

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Meanings

nounquantum tunnelling (uncountable)
  1. uncountablequantum mechanicsAny of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.
  2. figurativelyuncommonuncountableThe movement or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner.

Translations

Hungarian alagúthatás, alagúteffektus
  • alagúthatásquantum mechanics
  • alagúteffektusquantum mechanics
Polish zjawisko tunelowe, efekt tunelowy
  • zjawisko tunelowequantum mechanics
  • efekt tunelowyquantum mechanics
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