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quantum theory: Meaning and Definition of
quan'tum the"ory
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— Physics. Physics.
- any theory predating quantum mechanics that encompassed Planck's radiation formula and a scheme for obtaining discrete energy states for atoms, as Bohr theory.
- any theory that treats certain phenomena by the methods of quantum mechanics: a quantum theory of gravitation.
