"correspondence principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the correspondence principle [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the correspondence principle
  1. (physics) The principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity. Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: Not to be confused with law of correspondence Translations (the principle that classical physics is the limit of quantum physics as quantum numbers approach infinity): korrespondensprincippet [neuter] (Danish)
    Sense id: en-correspondence_principle-en-name-r0tWkwpZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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