Term: normalization
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.NT07086

Definition:
A mathematical procedure which ensures that the integral of the square of modulus of a wave-function over all space equals 1. The constant required to ensure that a wave-function is normalized is termed the normalization constant.

Source: PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1956 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)

Citation: 'normalization' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.NT07086

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