probability amplitudes

A form of probability amplitude — A complex number which is the coefficient of a component of a quantum state and whose product with its own complex conjugate gives the probability that the state will collapse to that component (when measured). (Note: the quantum state being thought of as a linear combination of its components.)

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noun
  1. pluralplural of probability amplitude
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