correspondence principle
physics principle that quantum theories reproduce classical physics in the limit of large quantum numbers, formulated by Niels Bohr in 1920
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correspondence principle
Summary
correspondence principle is a principle[1]. It draws 241 Wikipedia views per month (principle category, ranking #44 of 126).[2]
Key Facts
- correspondence principle is credited with the discovery of Niels Bohr[3].
- correspondence principle's instance of is recorded as principle[4].
- correspondence principle's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1920[5].
- correspondence principle's facet of is recorded as quantum physics[6].
- correspondence principle's facet of is recorded as classical physics[7].
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Definition and Type
correspondence principle's instance of is recorded as principle[4].
Why It Matters
correspondence principle draws 241 Wikipedia views per month (principle category, ranking #44 of 126).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]