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nonrelativistic quantum mechanics
a form of quantum mechanics that excludes relativistic effects and is approximately applicable to low-energy problems, as the structure of atoms and molecules. -
quantum mechanics
a theory of the mechanics of atoms, molecules, and other physical systems that are subject to the uncertainty principle. Abbreviation: QM. -
relativistic quantum mechanics
quantum mechanics based on a wave equation satisfying the mathematical requirements of the special theory of relativity and applying to particles of any velocity. -
rest mass
the mass of a body as measured when the body is at rest relative to an observer, an inherent property of the body. -
synchrocyclotron
a type of cyclotron that synchronizes its accelerating voltage with particle velocity in order to compensate for the relativistic mass increase of the particle as it approaches the speed of light.