"quantum anomaly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quantum anomalies [plural]
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  1. (quantum mechanics) Any phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used. Wikipedia link: anomaly (physics) Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics
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