nonrelativistic quantum mechanics

[non-rel-uh-ti-vis-tik, non-] /ˈnɒn rɛl ə tɪˈvɪs tɪk, ˌnɒn-/

noun, Physics.

a form of quantum mechanics that excludes relativistic effects and is approximately applicable to low-energy problems, as the structure of atoms and molecules.

Compare matrix mechanics, Schrödinger equation.

Origin

non- + relativistic