zero-point energy

noun

Meaning

The lowest possible energy of a given quantum mechanical system.
The kinetic energy possessed by (the particle constituents of) a substance at absolute zero temperature.

Etymology / origin

Calque of German Nullpunktenergie.

Nullpunktenergie(German)→
zero-point energy (English)
Relations: calque

Related words

Nullpunktenergie(German)

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