See Also: renormalization(dictionary)

renormalization (iou)



renormalization noun. Also renormalisation. M20.
[from RE- + NORMALIZATION.]
A method used in quantum mechanics of removing unwanted infinities from the solutions of equations by redefining parameters such as the mass and charge of subatomic particles. Freq. attrib. Cf. NORMALIZE verb 4.
re,normaliza'bility noun the quality of being renormalizable M20.
re'normalizable adjective that permits of renormalization M20.
re'normalize verb trans. apply renormalization to (freq. as
renormalized ppl adjective) M20.