Quantum Waves

Quantum waves describe how particles like electrons or photons behave at very small scales. Instead of moving along a fixed path, they are described by a wave function—a mathematical entity that gives the probability of finding the particle somewhere in space. These waves can interfere and diffract, much like ripples on a pond, meaning particles have wave-like properties. This dual nature is fundamental to quantum mechanics, highlighting that particles don’t have definite positions until measured, but rather exist as a spread of possibilities that collapse into a specific location upon observation.