Preparation (physics) experienced in quantum mechanics. Preparation (physics) Generally, measuring instruments are meant to get the (pre-)existent value of a physical quantity of a system with as little change of, or interaction with the system as possible. — If a measuring instrument fixes a physical quantity of a physical system for further use (post-existent), then the measurement process is called preparation. For example, a graduated cylinder filled to a definite mark prepares a certain volume of the liquid for further use. Though preparation measures a physical quantity — at least by fixing it — it often destroys previous states of the physical
N-entity the lowest, "i.e.", the physical layer, to the highest, so that the -th layer is above the "n"-th layer and the -th layer is below. N-entity In telecommunication, a "n"-entity is an active element in the "n"-th layer of the Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model (OSI-RM) that (a) interacts directly with elements, "i.e.", entities, of the layer immediately above or below the "n"-th layer, (b) is defined by a unique set of rules, "i.e.", syntax, and information formats, including data and control formats, and (c) performs a defined set of functions. The "n" refers to any one of the 7 layers