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Vocabulary Entry
fermi
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of length used in nuclear and particle physics, equal to 10^-15 meters.
Example Sentences
"The size of atomic nuclei is often measured in fermis."
"The fermi is named after the physicist Enrico Fermi."
"In particle physics, distances are frequently expressed in fermis."
V
verb
To apply principles of quantum mechanics or particle physics, especially in complex calculations.
Example Sentences
"The physicist had to fermi the calculations to achieve accurate results."
"In quantum mechanics courses, students learn how to fermi various equations."
"You can fermi the values to understand the interaction of particles better."
A
adjective
Relating to or derived from the work of Enrico Fermi, particularly in the fields of nuclear physics or quantum mechanics.
Example Sentences
"The fermi process is crucial in understanding neutron behavior."
"We studied fermi principles in our advanced physics class."
"The fermi models provide insight into subatomic particle interactions."