Definitions

1. noun

A female given name or a variant of Paula, or a particle in physics named after Wolfgang Pauli.

“The Pauli exclusion principle is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics.”

2. proper noun

A surname of German origin, often referring to individuals such as Wolfgang Pauli or Wolfgang Pauli Jr.

“The physicist Wolfgang Pauli was a renowned figure in 20th-century physics.”

3. adjective

Related to or derived from Wolfgang Pauli or his work.

“The Pauli effect is a phenomenon in physics where equipment malfunctions when observed.”