Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun quantum_jump

2 senses of quantum jump

Sense 1
quantum jump -- ((physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum)
       => leap, jump, saltation -- (an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues")

Sense 2
quantum leap, quantum jump -- (a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer")
       => jump, leap -- (a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance")