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Superposition vs Entanglement - What's the difference?

superposition | entanglement |

As nouns the difference between superposition and entanglement

is that superposition is the placing of one thing on top of another while entanglement is the state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

superposition

English

Noun

(wikipedia superposition) (-)
  • The placing of one thing on top of another
  • (geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older

    • Derived terms

    * superposition calculus * superposition eye * superposition integral * superposition principle * superposition theorem

    entanglement

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia entanglement) (en noun)
  • The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
  • That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  • Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.

    • Related terms

    * entangler * entangling

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