superposition

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] French superposition.

Noun

superposition (countable and uncountable, plural superpositions)

1. The placing of one thing on top of another.
2. (geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
3. (physics) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

Derived terms

Derived terms

• superposition calculus
• superposition eye
• superposition integral

• superposition principle
• superposition theorem

Translations

placing of one thing on top of another

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deposition of one stratum over another

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situation in quantum mechanics

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• Persian: برهم‌نهی (barham-nahi)

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Finnish

Noun

superposition

1. (deprecated template usage) genitive singular of superpositio

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French

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Noun

superposition f (plural superpositions)

1. superposition