quantum fluctuation

English

Noun

quantum fluctuation (plural quantum fluctuations)

(quantum mechanics) A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Synonyms

vacuum fluctuation

Translations

A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Finnish: kvanttifluktuaatio
German: Quantenfluktuation (de) f, Vakuumfluktuation (de) f

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