Physics Symbol \hbar: Help Finding Meaning

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The symbol \hbar represents Planck's constant divided by 2π, a fundamental quantity in quantum mechanics. It is commonly used in various equations related to wave functions and energy levels. The discussion highlights the difficulty some users have in finding information about this symbol online. A link to the Wikipedia page on Planck's constant is provided for further reference. Understanding \hbar is essential for studying quantum physics.
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physics symbols??please help:)

This is probably a stupid question, but what does this symbol stand for?
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I can't find it anywhere on the net. Thanks:)
 
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