 |
|
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
|
|
Planck time
In quantum mechanics, the shortest meaningful period of time; any two events that are separated by less than this amount of time can be considered simultaneous. It has the value 5.390 × 10-44 second. Related to this is the Planck length of 6.160 × 10-33 centimeters, which is the distance that light can travel in the Planck time.
Related categories
• SPACE AND TIME
• PARTICLE PHYSICS
• COSMOLOGY
Also on this site:
Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History
Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site)