Wave function — Not to be confused with the related concept of the Wave equation Some trajectories of a harmonic oscillator (a ball attached to a spring) in classical mechanics (A B) and quantum mechanics (C H). In quantum mechanics (C H), the ball has a wave… … Wikipedia
Wave function collapse — Quantum mechanics Uncertainty principle … Wikipedia
wave function — /ˈweɪv fʌŋkʃən/ (say wayv fungkshuhn) noun 1. a function used in wave mechanics to define the three dimensional stationary wave system which represents, for example, the orbital electrons around an atomic nucleus. 2. a solution of a wave equation …
function — /fungk sheuhn/, n. 1. the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role. 2. any ceremonious public or social gathering or occasion. 3. a factor related to or… … Universalium
Function generator — [ http://www.agilent.com/u2761a U2761A] USB Modular Function Generator from Agilent Technologies] A function generator is a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate electrical waveforms. These waveforms can be either… … Wikipedia
Wave packet — In physics, a wave packet is an envelope or packet containing an arbitrary number of wave forms. In quantum mechanics the wave packet is ascribed a special significance: it is interpreted to be a probability wave describing the probability that a … Wikipedia
Wave radar — Ocean surface waves can be measured by several radar remote sensing techniques. Several instruments based on a variety of different concepts and techniques are available to the user and these are all often called wave radars. This article (see… … Wikipedia
Dirac delta function — Schematic representation of the Dirac delta function by a line surmounted by an arrow. The height of the arrow is usually used to specify the value of any multiplicative constant, which will give the area under the function. The other convention… … Wikipedia
Circulatory system — This article is about the organ system. For the band, see Circulatory System. For transport in plants, see Vascular tissue. Circulatory system … Wikipedia
Precrash system — A precrash system is an automobile safety system designed to reduce the severity of an accident. Also known as forward collision warning systems they use radar and sometimes laser sensors to detect an imminent crash. Depending on the system they… … Wikipedia