In Quantum Mechanics, a wave function is a mathematical function that describes the quantum state of a physical system, such as a particle or a collection of particles.
- A wave function provides information about the probabilities of the various possible states that a system might be in. It depends on the coordinates of the particles in the system (for example, position or momentum). It calculates the probability of finding the system in a particular state.
- Wave functions determine the probability of various outcomes in quantum experiments.
- In the context of quantum mechanics, a wave function encapsulates a wealth of information about a quantum system, including its possible states, probabilities, and how it evolves.