noun
orbital function
Technical term in quantum chemistry and physics; refers to a mathematical function describing the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom or molecule. Often used in contexts such as 原子軌道関数 (atomic orbital function) or 分子軌道関数 (molecular orbital function).
原子軌道関数は、電子の存在確率を表す。
Atomic orbital functions represent the probability of finding an electron.
To calculate molecular orbital functions, knowledge of quantum chemistry is required.