The state of a quantum-mechanical system can be described by a wave function or a state ket. Each wave function is defined in a specific space (e.g. in the position or momentum space). Conversely, the state kets do not require a specific space. The terms ‘bra’ and ‘ket’ are derived from the word ‘bracket’.
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