Quantum Jump (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The discovery represents a quantum jump in understanding the origins of the universe.
- The company's profits have seen a quantum jump over the past year due to increased demand.
- The new policy marks a quantum jump in addressing the pressing issue of climate change.
- The breakthrough in renewable energy is expected to make a quantum jump in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
- The researchers made a quantum jump in understanding the genetic code, paving the way for groundbreaking treatments.
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Meaning 2
(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The quantum jump of an electron from a higher energy state to a lower energy state results in the emission of a photon.
- In a quantum jump, an atom or molecule can change its energy state without passing through the intermediate states.
- The concept of quantum jump is crucial in understanding the behavior of electrons in atoms and molecules.
- A quantum jump occurs when an electron absorbs or emits a quantum of energy, resulting in a change in its energy state.
- The study of quantum jumps has led to significant advancements in our understanding of quantum mechanics and its applications.