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–noun
1. Mathematics, Physics. any differential equation that describes the propagation of waves or other disturbances in a medium.
2. Physics. any of the fundamental equations of quantum mechanics whose solutions are possible wave functions of a particle.

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1925–30
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wave equation  
n.  

  1. A partial differential equation used to represent wave motion.

  2. The fundamental equation of wave mechanics.

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wave equation  

  1. A partial differential equation that describes the shape and movement of waves, given a set of boundary conditions (such as the initial shape of the wave, or the evolution of a force affecting the wave).

  2. The fundamental equation of wave mechanics. See also Schrödinger's equation.


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