Definition of Quantum jump

1. Noun. (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum.

Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Jump, Leap, Saltation

2. Noun. A sudden large increase or advance. "This may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer"
Exact synonyms: Quantum Leap
Generic synonyms: Jump, Leap

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quantum Jump

quantum computing
quantum dot
quantum dots
quantum efficiency
quantum electrodynamics
quantum electronics
quantum entanglement
quantum evolution
quantum ferrofluid
quantum ferrofluids
quantum field theory
quantum foam
quantum gravitation
quantum gravity
quantum hadrodynamics
quantum jump (current term)
quantum leap
quantum limit
quantum measurement problem
quantum mechanical
quantum mechanics
quantum meruit
quantum mottle
quantum number
quantum onion
quantum physics
quantum process tomography
quantum rectum
quantum requirement
quantum satis

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