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annihilation operator |
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annihilation operator [ə‚nī·ə′lā·shən ¦äp·ə‚rād·ər]
(quantum mechanics) An operator which reduces the occupation number of a single state by unity; for example, an annihilation operator applied to a state of one particle yields the vacuum. Also known as destruction operator. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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