Superposition
(noun)
A concept in quantum mechanics, which states that a particle can exist in multiple states or locations simultaneously.
Origin:
Derived from the words "super" and "position".
Examples:
- Superposition is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics.
- The concept of superposition challenges our classical understanding of the world.
- The Schrödinger equation describes how superposition evolves over time.
- Superposition leads to many strange and seemingly paradoxical consequences, such as quantum entanglement.
- The observation of superposition has been experimentally verified in many different systems.