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The discussion centers on a layman's inquiry regarding Schrodinger's equation for a free particle, specifically addressing confusion about the variable represented as delta over delta x t. The participant expresses difficulty accessing the referenced page on Wave Functions and acknowledges their novice status in classical and quantum physics. The conversation suggests that the question is more suited for a "Quantum Physics" forum rather than a mathematics-focused one.

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I hope this is the right place for this question. This layman has a question about Schrodigner's equation for a free particle, http://http://planetmath.org/encyclopedia/WaveFunction.html" -- just a smidge down the page, sorry I am not able to post an image of the equation -- I have a problem with the variable that looks to be delta over delta x t.

I am new to the technical aspects of classical and quantum physics, and am still getting up to speed. Thanks to all in advance for your help.
 
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1) I am unable to open the page cited.
2) It sounds like this question is more appropriate to the "Quantum Physics" thread than to mathematics.
 

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