zero-point energy
zero-point energy · zero-point energies
Nullpunktenergie
The lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical systemThe lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.
Meaning
2 sensesThe lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.
The existence of a zero-point energy (i.e., the existence of a non-zero lower limit to the energy of a quantum-mechanical system) is a consequence of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
Nullpunktenergie
(physical)The kinetic energy possessed by (the particle constituents of) a substance at absolute zero temperature.
Nullpunktenergie
Translations
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By meaning 1
lowest possible energy of a quantum mechanical system:
Origin
Calque of German Nullpunktenergie.Calque of German Nullpunktenergie.
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Forms
plural: zero-point energies| Singular | zero-point energy |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsground state energyzero-point radiationZPE