(n) a theory of strong interactions between elementary particles (including the interaction that binds protons and neutrons in the nucleus); it assumes that strongly interacting particles (hadrons) are made of quarks and that gluons bind the quarks together, Syn.QCD
(n) the branch of quantum physics that is concerned with the theory of fields; it was motivated by the question of how an atom radiates light as its electrons jump from excited states
(n) the branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle)
n.; pl.Quanta [ L., neuter of quantus how great, how much. See Quantity, ] 1. Quantity; amount. “Without authenticating . . . the quantum of the charges.” Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Math.) A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a mark or by a boundary. W. K. Clifford. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖Quantum meruit ety>[ L., as much as he merited ] (Law), a count in an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should deserve. -- ‖Quantum sufficitor Quantum suff. [ L., as much suffices ] (Med.), a sufficient quantity; -- abbreviated q. s. in pharmacy. -- ‖Quantum valebat ety>[ L., as much at it was worth ] (Law), a count in an action to recover of the defendant, for goods sold, as much as they were worth. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
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