Treating a galaxy as a quantum system

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This discussion centers on the concept of assigning a wave function to an entire galaxy and its implications for understanding galactic mass distribution and spin anomalies. The consensus is that this approach does not provide a viable explanation for the observed phenomena in galactic dynamics. Participants express confusion over the topic, indicating that it remains a challenging area of study within astrophysics.

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  • Knowledge of wave functions in quantum theory
  • Basic grasp of anomalies in astrophysical calculations
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  • Research the role of wave functions in quantum mechanics
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If a wave function could be assigned to a whole galaxy, would its mass spread along the wave? Could this account for the anomalies in our calculations for galactic spin?
 
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No and no.
 
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Hah, cool, was just wondering. So much of this doesn't make sense to me, but as I read about it, it doesn't seem to make sense to anybody else either. At least we keep trying.
 
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