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bras

/brɑːz/ /bræs/

Meanings
noun
One of the two vectors in the standard notation for describing quantum states in quantum mechanics, the other being the ket.

Examples :

"In quantum mechanics lectures, students learn to distinguish between "kets" and their corresponding "bras," which are essential for describing the probability amplitudes of quantum states. "
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Related Words

Illustration amplitudes

amplitudes noun

/ˈæm.plɪ.tudz/

The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

"The amplitudes of the swings on the playground varied; some children barely moved, while others swung very high. "

Illustration instantly

instantly adverb

/ˈɪnstəntli/

At once; without delay.

"The alarm clock went off, and I instantly jumped out of bed. "

Illustration uncomfortable

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

Illustration probability

probability noun

/pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being probable; likelihood.

"The probability of passing the math test is high if you study regularly. "

Illustration corresponding

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration distinguish

distinguish verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

Illustration mechanics

mechanics noun

/məˈkænɪks/ /mɪˈkænɪks/

The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

"The physics teacher explained the mechanics of how a seesaw works. "

Illustration department

department noun

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

Illustration shortened

shortened verb

/ˈʃɔːrtnd/ /ˈʃɔːrtənd/

To make shorter; to abbreviate.

"The teacher shortened the lesson because it was almost lunchtime. "

Illustration underwear

underwear noun

/ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/

Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

"Before going to school, Sarah put on her underwear and a shirt. "