Definition of "decoherence" [decoherence]

• The normal condition of sensitiveness in a coherer (disused) (noun)
• The process by which a quantum system interacts with its environment in such a way that no interference between states of the system can be observed. (noun)

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• "A popular interpretation of Quantum Mechanics called "decoherence" is one interpretation where a conscious mind is not an essential component to physics but is a passive spectator."
• "Whether his idea about gravity causing quantum decoherence is a correct physical theory remains to be seen."
• "That process is called decoherence, and it happens very fast."