Scientists have successfully imaged atoms behaving like waves, confirming a key insight of quantum theory. By using lasers and magnetic fields to control the atoms' quantum states and shape as waves, the researchers observed the wave packets changing over time. The images taken showed the atoms spreading and becoming fuzzier, in agreement with the predictions of the Schrödinger equation. This research could contribute to a better understanding of quantum behavior and potentially shed light on quantum phases of matter and the early universe. [Extracted from the article]