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Quantum
01
quantum, quantité minimale indivisible
the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further
Exemples
The behavior of subatomic particles is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics.
Le comportement des particules subatomiques est régi par les principes de la mécanique quantique.
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.
L'intrication quantique est un phénomène où les particules deviennent interconnectées de telle manière que l'état d'une particule affecte instantanément l'état d'une autre, quelle que soit la distance qui les sépare.
02
a discrete or fixed amount of something, analogous to a quantum in physics
Exemples
Each employee received a quantum of compensation for the extra work.
The court awarded a quantum of damages appropriate to the loss.
