Macroscopic quantum state

Macroscopic quantum state

A macroscopic quantum state is a state of matter in which macroscopic properties, such as thermal conductivity and viscosity, are governed by quantum mechanics as opposed to classical mechanics. This occurs primarily at low temperatures where there is little thermal motion present to mask the quantum nature of a substance.


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