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WAVE MECHANICS [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy (Physics)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
DEF

That form of quantum mechanics in which the emphasis is on the wave aspects of the quantum mechanical system.

DEF

The branch of physics that deals with the dual nature of matter, i.e., matter exhibiting both particle and wave phenomena, and with the representation, in mathematical terms, of this behavior.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie (Physique)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
DEF

Théorie selon laquelle toute particule est considérée comme associée à une onde périodique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Energía (Física)
  • Mecánica general (Física)
DEF

Parte de la mecánica cuántica que describe el movimiento de las partículas mediante el estudio de sus ondas asociadas.

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