quantum fluctuation

English

Noun

quantum fluctuation (plural quantum fluctuations)

1. (quantum mechanics) A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Synonyms

• vacuum fluctuation

Translations

A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle

• Finnish: kvanttifluktuaatio
• German: Quantenfluktuation (de) f, Vakuumfluktuation (de) f