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quantum
[kwon´tum] (L.)an elemental unit of energy; the amount emitted or absorbed at each step when energy is emitted or absorbed by atoms or molecules.
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quan·tum
, pl.quan·ta
(kwahn'tŭm, -tă),1. A unit of radiant energy (Q) varying according to the frequency (ν) of the radiation.
2. A certain definite amount.
[L. how much]
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quan·tum
, pl. quanta (kwahn'tŭm, -tǎ)1. A unit of radiant energy (ε) varying according to the frequency (ν) of the radiation.
2. A certain definite amount.
[L. how much]
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quantum
- a quantity or amount.
- the minimum quantity in which a neurotransmitter is secreted.
- a unit of light.
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photon
The basic unit of radiant energy defined by the equation
E = hν
where h is Planck's constant (6.62 ✕ 10−34 joule ✕ second), ν the frequency of the light and E the energy difference carried away by the emission of a single photon of light. The term photon usually refers to visible light whereas the term quantum refers to other electromagnetic radiations. See quantum theory; wave theory; troland.Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann
quan·tum
, pl. quanta (kwahn'tŭm, -tǎ)Unit of radiant energy (Q) varying by frequency (ν) of radiation.
[L. how much]
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