Mixed State

A mixed state may be:

  • Mixed state (psychiatry) - Simultaneous depression and (hypo)mania.
  • Mixed state (physics) - A concept in quantum statistical mechanics.

Famous quotes containing the words mixed and/or state:

    “Remember that the wit, humour, and jokes of most mixed companies are local. They thrive in that particular soil, but will not often bear transplanting.”
    —Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)

    “If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind; but our primary consideration would be to take care of ourselves. We should knock him down first, and pity him afterwards.”
    —Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)