superposition
English
Etymology
From French superposition.
Noun
superposition (countable and uncountable, plural superpositions)
- The placing of one thing on top of another.
- (geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
- (quantum mechanics) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- superposition calculus
- superposition eye
- superposition integral
- superposition principle
- superposition theorem
Translations
placing of one thing on top of another
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deposition of one stratum over another
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situation in quantum mechanics
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Finnish
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sy.pɛʁ.po.zi.sjɔ̃/
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Further reading
- “superposition”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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