Dictionary Definition
superposition
Noun
1 (geology) the deposition of one geological
stratum on another
2 (geology) the principle that in a series of
stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest [syn:
principle
of superposition, superposition
principle]
3 (geometry) the placement of one object ideally
in the position of another one in order to show that the two
coincide
4 the placement of one thing on top of
another
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
- The placing of one thing on top of another
- The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older
Derived terms
Extensive Definition
The term superposition can have several
meanings:
- the superposition
principle in physics, mathematics, and engineering, describes
the overlapping of waves and can show how either constructive, or
destructive Interference will occur. Particular applications
include:
- Quantum superposition, in quantum physics
- Superposition theorem, in electronics
- the superposition calculus, used in logic for equational first-order reasoning
- the law of superposition in geology and archaeology, which states that underground layers closer to the surface were deposited more recently
superposition in German: Superposition
superposition in Spanish: superposición
superposition in Dutch: Superpositie
superposition in Serbian: Суперпозиција
superposition in Polish:
Superpozycja