Learning Exercise

Quantum Physics Web Assignment No. 1

Web assignment using an embedded Java applet by Wolfgang Christian that tests user on their understanding of eigenvalues and eigenenergies of the infinite square well. Also, the user is demonstrated why boundary conditions impose a discrete spectrum on a bound potential problem.

Course: Second semester, introductory physics; modern physics; introductory quantum physics.

Material:: Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues
Date last modified:: June 4, 2001
Created by:: John Walkup
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Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues

Allows user to choose an energy for a quantum-mechanical system described by a user-defined potential energy function.... see more

Material Type:: Simulation
Author:: Wolfgang Christian, Davidson University
User Rating:: 5 stars

Exercise

See

http://www.nhn.ou.edu/~walkup/demonstrations/WebAssignments/QuantumPhysics001.htm

Disciplines

Requirements

An understanding of basic quantum physics and the meaning of the
wave function, eigenvalue problem, and boundary conditions.

Topics

Wave functions, square well potential, probability amplitude, energy eigenvalues, discrete spectrum,
numerical solution to the Schroedinger equation.

Learning Objectives

To enhance a student's understanding of the meaning of eigenenergies and eigenfunctions, and why boundary conditions produce a discrete energy spectrum.