quantum jump (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def (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
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Hypernym leap, jump, saltation
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
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Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Hyponym leap, jump, saltation

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