Wavefunction

noun

/ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

Synonyms

wave function wavefunction collapse electron wave function wave packet waveform wavefield matterwave wavevector wave mechanics wave vector wavicle wannier function

🔗 Find words with "wavefunction" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.