bo1 haam4 sou3波函數波函数
Jyutpingbo1 haam4 sou3
Yalebō hàahm sou
Definition
Wave function; a mathematical function in quantum mechanics that describes the quantum state of a particle.
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How it's used
This term is a direct technical translation used in academic physics contexts in Hong Kong. While it is a specialized scientific term, it follows the standard Cantonese structure for noun phrases. You will mostly encounter it in university lectures or discussions among science students.
Measure word
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How is this wave function calculated?
He is researching the wave function of electrons.
Related words
Common phrases
wave function collapse
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Grammar guides
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