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Physics

Wavefunction Probability Distribution

Quick fact

The wavefunction itself is not directly observable; only its probability distribution (the square of its magnitude) can be tested experimentally.

Why this is interesting

You've heard that an electron can be in two places at once—but what does that actually mean? How do we know where it is if it's everywhere?