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Am I right to think that particles cooled asymptotically to 0 K would have wave functions the size of galaxies or even larger (provided they would stay cooled long enough for that light cone---).
Zero energy has nothing to do with zero temperature.ChrisVer said:Well the ground state of the harmonic oscillators for example, doesn't have 0 energy, and so it won't have 0 temperature...
nehorlavazapal said:Yes, that's what I have meant. Are there any particles that would come close.. like a few kilometers, i.e. very cold neutrinos or WIMPs?
The wave function of particles approaching 0 K refers to the mathematical representation of the quantum state of a particle at absolute zero temperature. It describes the probability of finding the particle in a specific location or state.
The wave function of particles at 0 K is different from other temperatures because at absolute zero, particles have minimum energy and are in their lowest possible quantum state. This results in a more defined and predictable wave function.
No, the wave function of particles approaching 0 K cannot be directly observed. However, its effects can be observed through experiments and measurements of physical properties such as specific heat and magnetic susceptibility.
The wave function of particles approaching 0 K is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics. It is used to describe the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level and is essential in understanding phenomena such as superconductivity and superfluidity.
Yes, studying the wave function of particles approaching 0 K has practical applications in fields such as material science and technology. It has also led to the development of technologies such as superconductors and superfluids, which have numerous industrial and technological uses.