Fermi's golden rule

formula that describes the transition rate from one energy eigenstate of a quantum system into other energy eigenstates
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Fermi's golden rule

Summary

Fermi's golden rule is a method[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Fermi's golden rule's instance of is recorded as method[3].
  • Enrico Fermi is named after Fermi's golden rule[4].

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Definition and Type

Fermi's golden rule's instance of is recorded as method[3].

Origins

Enrico Fermi is named after Fermi's golden rule[4].

Why It Matters

Fermi's golden rule has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

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  1. 16d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 1xQEpA
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  2. 26d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id Fermis_gylne_regel
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  3. 26d ago · ~2026-36985-58 · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    In defining formula ['|i\\rangle', '\\langle f|', '\\hbar', "H'", '\\rho']
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id Fermis_gylne_regel
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P4342]]: Fermi’s golden rule"
  4. 4w ago · Charp238 · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Named after Enrico Fermi
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    Instance of
    Defining formula \Gamma _{i\to f}={\frac {2\pi }{\hbar }}\left|\langle f|H'|i\rangle \right|^{2}\
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P2534]]: \Gamma _{i\to f}={\frac {2\pi }{\hbar }}\left|\langle f|H'|i\rangle \right|^{2}\rho (E_{f})"
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