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This lecture delves into the measurement process in quantum physics, focusing on how physical quantities are represented by operators and wave functions. It covers the position and impulse operators, the tunneling effect, and the concept of wave function collapse. The instructor explains the randomness of measurements, the role of eigenfunctions in determining measurement outcomes, and the significance of the delta function in quantum physics. The lecture also explores the relationship between operators and eigenfunctions, emphasizing the certainty of measurement results when eigenfunctions are involved.