Quantum & Atomic Physics
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Wave Function
Quantum & Atomic Physics
m^(-3/2) (in 3D space)
A complex-valued mathematical function containing all the physical information about the state of an isolated quantum mechanical system.
ψ(x, t) = A e^(i (k x - ω t))
Wave-Particle Duality
Quantum & Atomic Physics
Dimensionless Concept
The fundamental quantum mechanical principle stating that every subatomic entity exhibits both wave-like and particle-like behavior depending on the experimental measurement.
E = h ν, p = h / λ