wavepackets

A wavepacket is a localized group of waves that together represent a particle in quantum mechanics. Think of it as a bundle of many waves combined so that the particle's position is somewhat uncertain but concentrated in a specific area. This combination allows scientists to describe particles that don't have a precise location but are more likely to be found in a certain region. Wavepackets help bridge the wave-like nature and particle-like behavior of quantum objects, highlighting the principles of uncertainty and probabilistic outcomes inherent in quantum theory.