👉 Prerestriction is a philosophical concept in the philosophy of science, particularly in the field of quantum mechanics. It refers to the idea that certain principles or laws can be broken down into smaller and simpler components, allowing for the manipulation of these components in ways that are not necessarily physically possible. In quantum mechanics, it's commonly used as a metaphor for the process of breaking up matter into its constituent parts, which is known as "quantum superposition." This means that particles can exist simultaneously in