Definition of quantum theory Quantum theory
quan•tum the•o•ry
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What does quantum theory mean?
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| quantum theory - (physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta) | ||
| scientific theory a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable" | ||
| natural philosophy, physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" | ||
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- quantum theory (Noun)
A theory developed in early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta. In current usage quantum theory may refer to any or all of the following, depending on the context.
