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wavefunction

/ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/

Meanings
noun
A 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.

Examples :

"The physicist calculated the wavefunction to predict the most likely location of the electron within the atom. "
physics math theory

Related Words

Illustration probability

probability noun

/pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being probable; likelihood.

"The probability of passing the math test is high if you study regularly. "

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration physicist

physicist noun

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

"My uncle is a physicist who works at a university. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration function

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration describes

describes verb

/dəˈskɹaɪbz/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration associated

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

Illustration propagation

propagation noun

/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃən/

The multiplication or natural increase in a population

"The rapid propagation of rabbits in the garden led to a need for better fencing. "

Illustration calculated

calculated verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

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mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Of, or relating to mathematics

"a mathematical problem"