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Wave functions

"Schroedingers wave equation" defines the behaviour and extent of an object by means of its "wave-function" -- a mathematical object which usually has some wave -like oscillations, but can also be particle -like. The usual wave-function gives the probability amplitude for the particle as a function of position; and the square of this probability amplitude gives the probability of the object being at a particular position. Alternatively, a momentum wave-function can be used; the square of which gives the probability of the object being at a particular momentum.

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