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zero-point energy

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zero-point energy has definition The energy of the lowest state of a quantum system. Amount of vibrational energy allowed by quantum mechanics to be associated with atomic particles at 0 K, whereas classical mechanics requires this to be zero. Also, the energy of an electron in its ground state. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:14.0
is a kind of energy

energy has unit energy unit 2001-09-27 09:33:13.0

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zero-point energy	has definition The energy of the lowest state of a quantum system. Amount of vibrational energy allowed by quantum mechanics to be associated with atomic particles at 0 K, whereas classical mechanics requires this to be zero. Also, the energy of an electron in its ground state.
zero-point energy	is a kind of energy
energy	has unit energy unit
number	has value