chapter 2
Basic Developments
In quantum mechanics, information about the state of a particle is described by a wavefunction. This function is usually denoted by ψ(x, t). The equation that describes its time evolution is called the Schrödinger equation.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will
• Learn about the Schrödinger equation and wavefunctions
• Explore energy states of particles
• Understand the probability interpretation of quantum mechanics
• Find out how to normalize wavefunctions
The Schrödinger Equation
The behavior of a particle ...
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