quantum jump
quan·tum jump • n. Physics an abrupt transition of an electron, atom, or molecule from one quantum state to another, with the absorption or emission of a quantum. ∎ fig. a huge, often sudden, increase or change in something: the quantum jump in Jamie's grades this semester are extremely encouraging. Also called quantum leap.
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