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Definition of superposition - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geology principleTECH. idea that lower rock layers are older than upper onesTECH.
- The superposition helps geologists date rock layers.
2.
quantum mechanicsTECH. combination of quantum statesTECH.
- Superposition allows particles to exist in multiple states.
Images of superposition
idea that lower rock layers are older than upper ones
Expressions with superposition
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total displacement equals sum of individual wave displacements
The principle of superposition explains interference patterns in waves.
principle where total effect is sum of individual effects
The superposition principle helps solve complex circuit problems.
displacement equals sum of individual wave displacements
Huygens' principle of superposition explains light interference patterns.
Origin of superposition
Latin, super (above) + positio (placing)
Terms with superposition included in their meaning
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physics
effect of wave superposition in physics
quantum technology
machine using qubits, superposition, and entanglement for fast calculations
technology
quantum bit capable of superposition in quantum computers
Examples of superposition in a sentence
Superposition is evident in the canyon's walls. In superposition, atoms can be in two places at once. Superposition is a fundamental concept in quantum theory.
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- French:principe de superposition, superposition, ...
- German:Superposition, Überlagerung, ...
- Italian:principio di sovrapposizione, sovrapposizione, ...
- Spanish:superposición, superposición cuántica, ...
- Portuguese:superposição, ...
- Chinese:地层叠置原理, 叠加态, ...
- Japanese:地層の重なり, 重ね合わせ, ...
- Arabic:مَبْدَأُ التَّراكُبِ, تَرَاكُب, ...
- Hebrew:סוּפֶּרְפּוֹזִיצְיָה, ...
- Russian:принцип суперпозиции, наложение состояний, ...
- Ukrainian:суперпозиція, квантова суперпозиція, ...
- Hindi:अधिरोपण, सुपरपोज़िशन, ...
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