1).a) Show that the bound state wave function ψb (Eqn 2.129) and
the continuum state wave
function ψk (Eqn 2.131-132 with coefficients 2.136-137) are
orthogonal, i.e., 〈ψb|ψk〉 = 0. (b)
[bonus] Explain why the orthogonality exists, example as, are they
eigenstates of an operator? If so,
what is the operator? If not explain.
Show that the deuteron has no bound excited states by estimating
the excited state energy and comparing it to the potential well.
Consider two cases for the excited state:
a) higher order radial eigenfunctions,
b) non-zero angular momentum.
c) If the nuclear force had a longer range R >R0 we could
possibly have excited states. What would be the minimum and maximum
values of R∗ so that there could be an excited state with l = 1 but
no excited...
An electron is bound to a finite potential well. (a) If the
width of the well is 4 a.u., determine numerically the minimum
depth (in a.u.) such that there are four even states. Give the
energies of all states including odd ones to at least 3 digits. (b)
Repeat the calculation, but now keep the depth of the well at 1
a.u., determine the minimum width (in a.u.)
Consider two electrons, both in the ground state of an in?nite
potential well. Write the wave function ?(x1,x2) for this
system.
Assume the electrons are non-interacting
In 1-D, the finite square well always has at least one bound
state, no matter how shallow the well is. In 3-D, a finite-depth
well doesn't always have a bound state.find bound states
An atom is in a time independent one-dimensional potential well.
The system's spatial wave function at t=0 is Ψ(x,0) = Ax(a-x) for
0<x<a and zero for all other x. (a) The system's energy is
measured at t=0. What is the most likely outcome? Find the
probability for obtaining this result. (b) What is the systems's
average energy at t=0? Compare it with the energy in (a) and
explain your answer.
Sketch the wave-function of the ground state of a particle of
mass m which is con- fined in one dimension within a square
potential well of infinite height, centred at x = 0 and of width a
between x = ?a/2 and x = a/2.
What type of function is that?
If the infinite potential well is replaced by a potential well
of finite height, sketch the new ground state
wave-function. Explain qualitatively how the
ground state energy changes in...