Superposition

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Superposition can refer to:

• The superposition principle in physics, mathematics, and engineering, describes the overlapping of waves. Particular applications include:
  • Quantum superposition, in quantum physics
  • Superposition theorem, in electronics
• The superposition calculus, used in logic for equational first-order reasoning
• The law of superposition in geology and archaeology, which states that sedimentary layers are deposited in a time sequence, with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on the top
• In chemistry, a property of two structures that have the same chirality
• Superposition (EP), an album by the band Kling Klang released in 2002
• Superposition (Artwork), an art installation programme commissioned by the Institute of Physics

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