superposition

1. (countable, uncountable)The placing of one thing on top of another.

   the placement of one thing on top of another

2. (countable, uncountable)The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.

   (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

3. (countable, uncountable)The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

1. The assumption that macroscopic objects can remain, if not observed, in a state of superposition is false.

   ruПредположение, что макроскопические объекты могут оставаться в состоянии суперпозиции, если их не наблюдать, неверно.

   deDie Annahme, dass makroskopische Objekte in einem Überlagerungszustand verbleiben können, wenn sie nicht beobachtet werden, ist falsch.

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2. Right now, Tom is in a superposition where he's both dead and alive at the same time.

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3. Particles can exist in a superposition of states, meaning they can be in multiple states at once.

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