Engelsk substantiv: quantum jump |
1. | quantum jump (om begivenhet) (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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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | jump, leap, saltation |
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| Overordnet kategori | natural philosophy, physics |
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2. | quantum jump (om begivenhet) a sudden large increase or advance |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | This may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer.
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | quantum leap |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | jump, leap |
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