Superposition (disambiguation)

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A superposition is a linear combination. It can also refer to:

Math and science

Math

  • The superposition principle of linear differential equations (LDEs), that a linear combination of solutions to an LDE is itself another solution
    • Superposition theorem for electric circuits
    • Quantum superposition, in quantum physics
  • The Kolmogorov–Arnold superposition theorem, representing a multivariate function as a superposition of univariate functions
  • Superposition calculus, used in logic for equational first-order reasoning

Chemistry

  • A property of two structures that have the same chirality[clarification needed]
  • Dalton's law

Geology

  • Law of superposition in geology and archaeology

Political science

  • Superposition or parallel voting, a mixture of two electoral systems that do not interact

Music and art

  • "Superposition", a song by Young the Giant from the 2018 album Mirror Master
  • "Superposition", a song by Daniel Caesar from the 2019 album Case Study 01
  • In music theory, "reaching over"

See also

  • Superimposition (disambiguation)
  • Overlay (disambiguation)
  • Overlap (disambiguation)
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