superposition principle

noun

, Physics.

1. principle of superposition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superposition principle¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

“You can actually combine the superposition principle in quantum mechanics with this notion of time dilation in relativity,” he says.

From Scientific American

This is indeed an application of the superposition principle, though an incomplete one.

From Scientific American

One of these is the superposition principle, which says that a quantum system can be in more than one state at the same time.

From Scientific American

This is known as the superposition principle and — in theory — will allow quantum computers of the future to be exponentially more powerful than current devices.

From The Verge

Our research on the superposition principle and its first measured correction term explores the very basic concepts of physics.

From Scientific American