electron wave function

noun

A function of the position and spin of an electron; related to the probability of finding the electron in a specified position

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Meanings

nounelectron wave function (plural electron wave functions)

plural electron wave functions

  1. natural sciencesA function of the position and spin of an electron; related to the probability of finding the electron in a specified position
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