wave mechanics
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: the mathematical description of atomic and subatomic particles in terms of their wave characteristics
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“Wave mechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20mechanics. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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