Quantum Mechanics Concepts

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of suddenly falling down or giving way

verb to fall down or give way suddenly

  • The company faced financial difficulties which ultimately led to its collapse.
  • I heard that the old building might collapse soon if they don't renovate it.
  • The party was so wild, I thought I was going to collapse from exhaustion.
  • Her world seemed to collapse when she received the devastating news.

adjective not able to be identified or perceived as different or distinct

  • The two samples were so similar that they appeared indistinguishable under the microscope.
  • I can't tell the difference between these two phone models, they look indistinguishable to me.
  • Those two new rappers sound indistinguishable, I can't even tell who's who.
  • The twins' personalities were so alike, they were practically indistinguishable from each other.

noun a person or thing that cannot be divided or separated

adjective unable to be divided or separated

  • The concept of human rights is based on the belief that they are indivisible and inalienable.
  • Our friendship is indivisible, no matter what challenges come our way.
  • Me and my bestie are like, totally indivisible - we're like two peas in a pod.
  • The bond between mother and child is often described as an indivisible connection that transcends time and space.

noun a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents

  • Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of very small particles.
  • I heard that quantum computers are the next big thing in technology.
  • Dude, that movie was so quantum - it blew my mind!
  • Her decision to change careers was a quantum leap towards personal growth.

noun the quality or state of lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

adjective not predictable, haphazard

  • The concept of randomness plays a crucial role in statistical analysis.
  • I love how randomness adds excitement to games like bingo.
  • Dude, that party was so random - we had no idea what was going to happen next!
  • In the chaos of life, randomness can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities.

adjective not conforming to the laws of nature; supernatural or paranormal

  • The scientist concluded that the results were unphysical and could not be replicated.
  • The data was so weird, the scientist said it was unphysical and couldn't be right.
  • That experiment was totally unphysical, there's no way it could have happened like that.
  • The idea of time travel is often considered unphysical by many scientists.

noun a separate universe that exists alongside our own, often with different laws of physics or alternate realities

  • The concept of a parallel universe is often explored in theoretical physics.
  • Have you ever wondered if there is a parallel universe where everything is different?
  • I feel like I'm living in a parallel universe where nothing makes sense.
  • In her mind, she created a parallel universe where she was the hero of her own story.

noun a person who assists or helps someone else in a particular task or role

adjective pertaining to being next to or adjacent to something else

  • The adjoint operator is a fundamental concept in functional analysis.
  • The math professor talked about the adjoint in class today.
  • I have no idea what the adjoint thing is all about.
  • In a way, the adjoint can be seen as the 'opposite' of the original operator.