The Schrödinger Equation
Physics · JC 2 · Quantum Physics and Relativity · 3.º Período

The Schrödinger Equation

Introduction to quantum mechanics via the one-dimensional time-independent Schrödinger equation and wavefunctions.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 3.3(a)H3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 3.3(c)

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Introduction to quantum mechanics via the one-dimensional time-independent Schrödinger equation and wavefunctions.

Key Questions

  1. What is the physical interpretation of the quantum wavefunction?
  2. How do we solve the Schrödinger equation for a particle in a one-dimensional box?
  3. What is quantum tunnelling and where is it observed in nature?

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