A quantum is a unit of energy in regards to atoms. More specifically, a quantum is an electron shell surrounding the nucleus of an atom. Larger atoms (those located further down the periodic table) have more electron shells, each of which is known as a quantum.
The valence electrons of lithium (Li) are in the 2nd quantum, while the valence electrons of sodium (Na) are in the 3rd quantum.
by GautamG March 08, 2006
Planar as circumferentialized by an infinite^infinite number of lines rotating around a radial center.
Grammetry is the fundamental quantum plane.
by flightfacilities December 05, 2020
That's quantum as fuck
by Bobbbbttyt November 30, 2015
by TJ November 19, 2004
1. a neat sounding word, by which is used to make someone sound smart as they use it right, even if the sentence doesnt make sense.
2. a word, when used wrong makes you look like a sucker.
2. a word, when used wrong makes you look like a sucker.
by A guy who cares August 01, 2005
by Detognaphone December 21, 2010
The smallest bit of something which can possibly exist. For example, light energy comes in quanta which are known as photons, and can be thought of as particles of light. You cannot have an amount of light more than nothing but less than one photon.
To use the phrase 'quantum leap' as a monumental jump is extremely funny when you realize that a quantum anything would be the smallest thing imaginable.
by OneBadAsp October 22, 2006