Definition:Quantum Phenomenon
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Definition
A quantum phenomenon is a quantitative property which is restricted to a (positive) integer multiple of a quantum.
The nature of the quantum is dependent upon the nature of the given property.
Sources
- 1990: I.S. Grant and W.R. Phillips: Electromagnetism (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $1$: Force and energy in electrostatics: $1.1$ Electric Charge