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Zenodo
2025
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| Accès en ligne: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15793809 |
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- <p>The wavefunction ψ(x, t) is often mistaken for a physical entity, when in fact it is a mathematical <br>function that describes the probabilities of different outcomes. This paper reaffirms that ψ(x, t) is not a <br>particle, not a field, and not a cause—it is a tool used to calculate likelihoods within the formalism of <br>quantum mechanics. The actual collapse associated with a quantum measurement applies to the <br>superposed particle (or system) described by the wavefunction, not the function itself. To clarify this <br>distinction, we use real-world analogies drawn from classical mechanics, probability, and visual <br>reasoning—including cannonballs, sunlight, and pachinko machines. These examples are intended to <br>support ψ(x, t) as a conceptual teaching aid, with broad relevance to students, educators, and <br>researchers alike. Recognizing ψ as a function—and nothing more—helps avoid unnecessary confusion <br>in interpretation and instruction.</p>