"bumblebee model" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bumblebee models [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Kostelecký, in reference to the fact that bumblebees' ability to fly has sometimes been questioned on theoretical grounds, and yet they do fly successfully. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Alan Kostelecky|alt=Kostelecký}} Coined by Kostelecký Head templates: {{en-noun}} bumblebee model (plural bumblebee models)
  1. (quantum mechanics) An effective field theory describing a vector field with a vacuum expectation value that spontaneously breaks Lorentz symmetry. Wikipedia link: Bumblebee models Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics
    Sense id: en-bumblebee_model-en-noun-ImasNS34 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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