Are 'Observables' Considered a Valid Term in Quantum Mechanics?

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Is ``OBSERVABLES'' a word? I know ``OBSERVABLE'' (singular is), but what about the plural?
 
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You find this plural in virtually any textbook of QM.
 
dextercioby said:
It's the same as VEGETABLE. Once you'll read some QM, you'll find certain similarities between the 2 words.

Daniel.

(Or between yourself and vegetables if you read too much of it! :wink: )

-Dan
 
I've seen it written many times in quantum texts, but neither my LaTex spell checker nor my e-mail spell checker appreciates the plural.