Cuántico (en. Quantum)

/kwán.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That belongs to or relates to quantum mechanics.
Quantum technology promises to revolutionize data processing.
La tecnología cuántica promete revolucionar el procesamiento de datos.
That has characteristics of quantum particles.
The quantum state of the particle is fundamental to its behavior.
El estado cuántico de la partícula es fundamental para su comportamiento.
That is based on the principles of quantum theory.
Quantum experiments are challenging our understanding of reality.
Los experimentos cuánticos están desafiando nuestra comprensión de la realidad.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'quantum' in Latin, meaning 'amount' or 'how much'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quantum computing
A type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information.
computación cuántica
quantum theory
A set of physical principles that describe the behavior of particles at the subatomic level.
teoría cuántica
quantum leap
A sudden and significant change, often used metaphorically.
salto cuántico

Related Words

quantum mechanics
A branch of physics that studies phenomena at the subatomic level.
mecánica cuántica
particle
A fundamental unit of matter that can be described by quantum mechanics.
partícula
quantization
The process of discretization of physical quantities.
cuantización

Slang Meanings

Metaphorical use in the technological field.
This application has a quantum advance compared to the previous one.
Esta aplicación tiene un avance cuántico en comparación con la anterior.
Referring to a radical change in a situation.
Their new business strategy was a quantum leap.
Su nueva estrategia de negocio fue un salto cuántico.