A function such that, for a given linear operator , for some scalar (called an eigenvalue).(noun)
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Use "eigenfunction" in a sentence
"The Copenhagen interpretation of QM says that the wavefunction should "collapse" (revert to a single eigenfunction) everywhere simultaneously when an observation is made."
"\Phi+\bar {\Phi} is an eigenfunction belonging to '' E '', which means that the wave function may be chosen real."
"The exception being the case that is an eigenfunction belonging to E, which means that the wave function may be chosen real."