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And can a collapsed wavefunction be retreived?
The duration of a wavefunction is determined by the lifetime of the particle it describes. Once the particle decays or undergoes a radioactive decay, the wavefunction ceases to exist.
No, a wavefunction cannot exist indefinitely. According to the uncertainty principle, the more accurately we know the position of a particle, the less accurately we know its momentum. This means that a wavefunction will eventually collapse and no longer exist.
The duration of a wavefunction can be affected by various factors such as the energy of the particle, the environment it is in, and any interactions with other particles. These factors can cause the wavefunction to collapse sooner or later than expected.
No, the duration of a wavefunction can vary for different particles. For example, the lifetime of an electron is much longer than that of a proton. This is due to differences in mass and energy levels between particles.
No, a wavefunction cannot exist beyond the lifetime of its corresponding particle. The wavefunction is a mathematical description of the particle and is dependent on its existence. Once the particle ceases to exist, the wavefunction will also cease to exist.