nonrelativistic quantum mechanics

[non-rel-uh-ti-vis-tik, non-]

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

non- + relativistic

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