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wave functionVariable quantity that mathematically describes the wave characteristics of a particle. It is related to the likelihood of the particle being at a given point in space at a given time, and may be thought of as an expression for the amplitude of the particle wave, though this is strictly not physically meaningful. The square of the wave function is the significant quantity, as it gives the probability for finding the particle at a given point in space and time. See also wave-particle duality. wave function [′wāv ‚fəŋk·shən] (quantum mechanics) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In VRH theory [28] finite overlap of the wavefunctions of the localized states allows electrons to tunnel between these states. Following previous work [21,48] the initial and final state wavefunctions were generated in separate, independent runs. [18], and continuum wavefunctions for the ejected electron were calculated using the self-consistent atomic potential. |
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