quantum leap

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IPA /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/

Noun

quantum leap noun

The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
An abrupt, extreme change. (metaphorical)

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quantum jump quantum state hopping quantumness quantum tunnelling quantum electronics quantum physics quantum mechanics quantum number quantum fluctuation quantomechanics energy level quantum deexcitation space quantization lamb shift

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