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Bohmian mechanics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a version or interpretation of quantum mechanics which uses pilot waves instead of the Copenhagen interpretation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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History

Etymology

From being a theory of quantum mechanics proposed by David Bohm.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: bohmsche Mechanik — interpretation of quantum mechanics
  • Polish: teoria de Broglie'a-Bohma — interpretation of quantum mechanics