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Superposition of Waveforms

Superposition of Waveforms

The wavefunction for a particle with an ill-defined location can be regarded as the sum (superposition) of several wavefunctions of different wavelength that interfere constructively in one place but destructively elsewhere. As more waves are used in the superposition, the location becomes more precise at the expense of uncertainty in the particle's momentum.... Show More
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Material Type:
Animation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 17, 2004
Date Modified in MERLOT:
November 17, 2004
Author:
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Submitter:
Moustapha Diack
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, Graduate School
Technical Format:
Website, Flash
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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