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wavefunction
This term is a specialized technical noun used almost exclusively within quantum mechanics and theoretical physics. It describes a complex-valued probability amplitude, where the square of the absolute value of the function represents the probability density of finding a particle in a specific location.
In academic and professional discourse, it is treated as a precise mathematical entity. While it can be used in a general sense to describe the state of a system, it is rarely used outside of scientific contexts. It is distinct from a standard wave in classical physics, as it represents a state of probability rather than a physical displacement of a medium.
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The wavefunction changed after the measurement.