A wave function mathematically describes the state of quantum particles. It is the most common representation of the [[quantum State|quantum state]].
Just like classical waves in water, wave functions can be added together to form new wave functions, which is a manifestation of [[Superposition|the superposition principle]].
The amplitude of the wave function determines the probability of observing a particle at a certain location.
>[!read]- Further Reading
>- [[Probability Distribution]]
>- [[Quantum Mechanics]]
>[!ref]- References