nonrelativistic quantum mechanics
[ non-rel-uh-ti-vis-tik, non- ]
/ ˈnɒn rɛl ə tɪˈvɪs tɪk, ˌnɒn- /
noun Physics.
a form of quantum mechanics that excludes relativistic effects and is approximately applicable to low-energy problems, as the structure of atoms and molecules.
Compare
matrix mechanics,
Schrödinger equation.
Origin of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics
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