DECOHERENCE

Etymology

Noun

decoherence (countable and uncountable, plural decoherences)

(quantum mechanics) Loss of quantum coherence (phase relation between the quantum states of particles) in a physical system as it interacts with its environment.

(engineering, dated) The normal condition of sensitiveness in a coherer; reversion to such condition.

Synonyms

• (quantum mechanics): decoherency, quantum decoherence

Source: Wiktionary



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