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A harmonic oscillator is a system that oscillates about a mean position under a restoring force proportional to its displacement, characterized by simple harmonic motion. If friction is present, it can be classified as a damped oscillator, which may oscillate with decreasing amplitude or return to equilibrium without oscillation. The quantum harmonic oscillator serves as a crucial model in quantum mechanics, approximating various potentials near stable equilibrium points.
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