instanton
A solution to the imaginary time nonlinear field equation of Yang-Mills theory; carries information about quantum tunnelling.
Noun
- A solution to the imaginary time nonlinear field equation of Yang-Mills theory; carries information about quantum tunnelling.
Origin
Etymology tree English instant Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōlbor. French carbonebor. English carbonbf. English -on English instanton From instant + -on.