decoherence

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Synonyms: coherence, incoherence, decoherent

Antonyms: coherence, incoherence, decoherent

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|quantum mechanics}} Loss of [[quantum coherence]] ([[phase]] [[relation]] between the [[quantum state]]s of particles) in a [[physical system]] as it [[interact]]s with its [[environment]].
2. {{lb|en|engineering|dated}} The normal condition of sensitiveness in a [[coherer]]; [[reversion]] to such condition.

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