probability amplitude en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:quantum mechanics) A complex number which is the coefficient of a component of a quantum state and whose product with its own complex conjugate gives the probability that the state will collapse to that component (when measured). (Note: the quantum state being thought of as a linear combination of its components.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| probability amplitudes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 概率幅 (Translations)