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名詞

quantum limit (複数形 quantum limits)

1. (physics) The limit on measurement accuracy at quantum scales due to back-action effects.
   • 1995, Vladimir Borisovich Braginskiĭ and Farid Ya. Khalili, Quantum Measurement [1], ISBN 0521484138, page i:

     "This book is essential reading for all scientists and engineers the potential applications of technology near the quantum limit."

2. (spectroscopy) The shortest wavelength in an X-ray spectrum.
   • 1935, Donald Stover Piston, The Polarization of X-rays from Thin Targets [2], page 4:

     "The voltage and wave-length at the quantum limit of the spectrum under investigation are denoted by ν₀ and λ₀."

派生語

• standard quantum limit (SQL)