ket

/kɛt/ · noun

Meaning

A vector, in Hilbert space, especially as representing the state of a quantum mechanical system; the complex conjugate of a bra; a ket vector. Symbolised by |...〉.
Carrion; any filth.
Sweetmeats.
A sweet, treat or candy.
Ketamine
Matted wool

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Related words

mar(English)pa(English)statevector(English)ckm matrix(English)phase factor(English)density matrix(English)rebit(English)eigenstate(English)yenisei(English)sym(English)neh(English)qubit(English)

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