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  1. Wave function - Wikipedia

    In quantum physics, a wave function (or wavefunction) is a mathematical description of the quantum state of an isolated quantum system. The most common symbols for a wave function are the Greek …

  2. Wave function | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Wave function, in quantum mechanics, variable quantity that mathematically describes the wave characteristics of a particle. The value of the wave function of a particle at a given point of space and …

  3. Wavefunction- Definition, Properties, and Significance

    Dec 20, 2022 · The probability of a particle’s quantum state as a function of position, momentum, time, and/or spin is defined as a wave function. The symbol Ψ is frequently used to represent wave functions.

  4. 7.2: Wave functions - Physics LibreTexts

    The wavefunction of a light wave is given by E (x, t), and its energy density is given by \ (|E|^2\), where E is the electric field strength. The energy of an individual photon depends only on the frequency of …

  5. What is Wave Function? - BYJU'S

    What is Wave Function? In quantum physics, a wave function is a mathematical description of a quantum state of a particle as a function of momentum, time, position, and spin.

  6. Definition of Wave Function - Chemistry Dictionary

    The wave function Ψ is a mathematical expression. It carries crucial information about the electron it is associated with: from the wave function we obtain the electron's energy, angular momentum, and …

  7. What Is a Wavefunction? Physics Definition - ThoughtCo

    Oct 5, 2019 · A wave function is defined to be a function describing the probability of a particle's quantum state as a function of position, momentum, time, and/or spin. Wave functions are commonly …