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Noun: Hamiltonian
  1. (physics) a quantum mechanical operator corresponding to the energy of the system
Adjective: Hamiltonian
  1. (physics and mathematics) using Hamilton's equations, describing how the momentum and position coordinates in phase space evolve

Derived forms: Hamiltonians

Encyclopedia: Hamiltonian

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