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Universal wave function

Quantum state of the entire universe

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Source revisionJul 17, 2026
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The universal wave function or the wave function of the universe is the wavefunction or quantum state of the entire universe. It is regarded as the basic physical entity in the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, and finds applications in quantum cosmology. It evolves deterministically according to a wave equation.

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