Eigenstate Definition
īgən-stāt
noun
One of a set of quantum-mechanical descriptions of the possible state of a physical system, using the mathematics of eigenvectors and generally existing in a state of superposition until the moment of observation.
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Other Word Forms of Eigenstate
Noun
Singular:
eigenstate
Plural:
eigenstatesOrigin of Eigenstate
eigen- (as in eigenvalue) state
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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