decohere

UK
/ˌdiːkəʊˈhɪə/
US
/ˌdiːkoʊˈhɪr/

Translations

decohereverb
decohered
Past Simple
decohered
Past Participle
decohering
Gerund
UK
/ˌdiːkəʊˈhɪə/
US
/ˌdiːkoʊˈhɪr/
se décohérerPhysique quantique ; verbe pronominal pour le sens intransitif.
When the particle is observed, its wavefunction rapidly decoheres and the interference pattern disappears.
Lorsque la particule est observée, sa fonction d'onde se décohère rapidement et la figure d'interférence disparaît.
décohérerPhysique quantique ; sens transitif, plus rare en français courant.
Vibrations in the surrounding lattice decohere the spins and limit the device’s performance.
Les vibrations du réseau environnant décohèrent les spins et limitent les performances de l'appareil.
Synonyms
fall apart
break down

Definitions

decohereverb
To lose coherence; to cease to exhibit quantum or wave-like superposition, especially when a quantum system interacts with its environment.
When the particle is observed, its wavefunction rapidly decoheres and the interference pattern disappears.
To cause (something, especially a quantum system) to lose coherence or quantum properties.
Vibrations in the surrounding lattice decohere the spins and limit the device’s performance.