Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decoherence
noun
/ˌdiː.kəʊˈhɪə.rəns/
Definition
Decoherence is the process by which quantum systems lose their quantum behavior and start behaving classically, typically due to interactions with the environment.
Examples
- The decoherence of a quantum computer’s qubits due to thermal noise can lead to errors in computation.
- Scientists studied decoherence to understand why some quantum systems behave more classically over time.
Meaning
In simpler terms, decoherence explains how quantum particles transition from their strange, quantum state into a more predictable, classical state.
Synonyms
- Quantum classical transition
- Loss of coherence
