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relativistic quantum mechanics

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noun

Physics.
  1. quantum mechanics based on a wave equation satisfying the mathematical requirements of the special theory of relativity and applying to particles of any velocity.


Etymology

Origin of relativistic quantum mechanics

First recorded in 1935–40

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From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The combination of these two theories is relativistic quantum mechanics, and it describes the behavior of small objects traveling at high speeds or experiencing a strong gravitational field.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

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