Quantum
01
量子, これ以上分割できない最小量
the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further
例
The behavior of subatomic particles is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics.
亜原子粒子の振る舞いは、量子力学の原理によって支配されています。
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.
量子もつれは、粒子が互いに接続され、一方の粒子の状態が他方の粒子の状態に瞬時に影響を与える現象で、それらの間の距離に関係なく起こります。
02
a discrete or fixed amount of something, analogous to a quantum in physics
例
Each employee received a quantum of compensation for the extra work.
The court awarded a quantum of damages appropriate to the loss.
