English Explanatory Dictionary

instanton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A solution to the imaginary time nonlinear field equation of Yang-Mills theory; carries information about quantum tunnelling.

Word forms

instanton instantons

Etymology

From instant + -on.

Derived words

hyperinstanton instantonic polyinstanton
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