Wouldn't that be Adam had'em,
Unless they are quantum fleas.
Tom
> > W. J. Liles [mailto:wliles@xxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> > If you need an example of truely erroneous usage try "quantum
> > leap".
>
> I'll see your quanta and raise you an energy level. <g>
>
> This is my understanding, possibly erroneous...
>
> Quantum Leap was initially known as a Quantum Jump, the
> the phrase originating within the Physics world in the
> mid-1900's amongst the discoveries you refer to. Its
> usage became popular not because of it's measure of
> "distance", but because it represents the "jump" from one
> distinct energy level to another. Thus, the meat of
> the metaphor is, or should be, specifically *not* for
> a dramatic but trackable increase or change (in distance)
> but rather a complete change of state with no apparent
> transition.
>
> As I so often say "It's not the size that counts" <VBG>
>
> ...and, just for the hell of it, to paraphrase that great
> piece of poetry, "Fleas"...
>
> Valencies
>
> Atom had 'em.
>
> Cheers
> Marc
> Sy
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