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Aallonfunktio, often represented by the Greek letter psi (ψ), is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics. It is a mathematical function that describes the quantum state of a physical system. The aallonfunktio contains all the information that can be known about the system at a given time.

The square of the absolute value of the aallonfunktio, |ψ|², represents the probability density of finding a particle at a particular position. This probabilistic interpretation, known as the Born rule, is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics. The aallonfunktio itself is not directly observable; instead, it is its squared magnitude that has physical significance.

The evolution of the aallonfunktio over time is governed by the Schrödinger equation, a partial differential equation that acts as the quantum mechanical equivalent of Newton's second law of motion. Solving the Schrödinger equation for a given system allows physicists to predict the behavior and properties of that system.

Aallonfunktiot can be complex-valued and are generally spread out over space, meaning a particle is not necessarily localized at a single point. Instead, it exists in a superposition of possible states. When a measurement is performed, the aallonfunktio is said to "collapse" into one of the possible outcomes, with the probability of each outcome determined by the aallonfunktio before measurement. This process of measurement and collapse is a topic of ongoing discussion and interpretation within quantum physics.