Wiktionary
n. (context physics mathematics English) The mathematical basis for quantum mechanics in which light and subatomic particles have the characteristics of both waves and particles.
WordNet
n. the modern form of quantum theory; an extension of quantum mechanics based on Schrodinger's equation; atomic events are explained as interactions between particle waves
Usage examples of "wave mechanics".
The principle uses an aspect of wave mechanics which wasn't suspected before the change.
But just at present he is busy on wave mechanics theory and he just won't be bothered with anything else.
But just at present he is busy on wave mechanics theory and he just won’.
He doubted that his thoughts on wave mechanics would be appropriate, though it was very interesting of course, and would be to anyone interested in the physical sciences.
I suppose there's nothing that says I must restrict myself to nuclear cross-sections and wave mechanics.
Okay, Quiz Kids, at that rate you'll be ready for quantum theory and wave mechanics before long.