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Liouville's theorem (Hamiltonian)

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In physics, Liouville's theorem, named after the French mathematician Joseph Liouville, is a key theorem in classical statistical and Hamiltonian mechanics.

Madelung equations

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The Madelung equations are Erwin Madelung's alternative formulation of the Schrödinger equation.

Minimal coupling

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In physics, minimal coupling refers to a coupling between fields which involves only the charge distribution and not higher multipole moments of the charge distribution.

Multiplicity

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Multiplicity in quantum chemistry is used to distinguish between several degenerate wavefunctions that differ only in the orientation of their angular spin momenta. It is defined as 2S+1, where S is ...

Parallel universe

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A parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own.

Path integral formulation

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The path integral formulation of quantum mechanics is a description of quantum theory which generalizes the action principle of classical mechanics.

Uncertainty principle

Physics; General physics

The Franck–Hertz experiment was a physics experiment that provided support for the Bohr model of the atom, a precursor to quantum mechanics.

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