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quantum
[ kwon-tuhm ]
noun
- quantity or amount:
the least quantum of evidence.
- a particular amount.
- a share or portion.
- a large quantity; bulk.
- Physics.
- the smallest quantity of radiant energy, equal to Planck's constant times the frequency of the associated radiation.
- the fundamental unit of a quantized physical magnitude, as angular momentum.
adjective
- sudden and significant:
a quantum increase in productivity.
quantum
/ ˈɒԳə /
noun
- physics
- the smallest quantity of some physical property, such as energy, that a system can possess according to the quantum theory
- a particle with such a unit of energy
- amount or quantity, esp a specific amount
- often used with a negative the least possible amount that can suffice
there is not a quantum of evidence for your accusation
- something that can be quantified or measured
- modifier loosely, sudden, spectacular, or vitally important
a quantum improvement
quantum
/ ŏ′ə /
, Plural quanta
- A discrete, indivisible manifestation of a physical property, such as a force or angular momentum. Some quanta take the form of elementary particles; for example, the quantum of electromagnetic radiation is the photon, while the quanta of the weak force are the W and Z particles.
- See also quantum state
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of quantum1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of quantum1
Example Sentences
However, Microsoft’s announcement, claiming a “breakthrough in quantum computing,” was met with skepticism from some physicists in the field.
In South Korea, many fear that the designation will hamstring technological cooperation with the U.S., including in nuclear energy as well as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
The search for a new portable alternative to GPS involves a field called quantum technologies, finding ways to manipulate atoms.
Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing - a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties.
Harnessing sectors such as as AI, life sciences, robotics, clean tech, quantum computing, as well as the creative industries, will help to achieve this, the mayor added.
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