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Energy eigenfunctions of the 2D infinite square well

This visualization shows the energy eigenfunctions for a 2D infinite square well potential. The visualization allows the user to change the quantum numbers along x and y. The energy eigenvalue is displayed. A "step-by-step exploration" tab explains the key points, including degeneracy of states. The animation can be downloaded. Instructors can email ak81@st-andrews.ac.uk for the password for the instructor resources....

Keywords:: energy, eigenfunctions, eigenvalues, 2D infinite well, 2D infinite square well

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Science and Technology / Physics / Quantum Mechanics

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Material Type:: Animation
Date Added to MERLOT:: January 12, 2011
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 3, 2021
Authors:: Antje Kohnle
Christopher Hooley, University of St Andrews
Margaret Douglass, University of St Andrews
Tom Edwards, University of St Andrews
Alastair Gillies, University of St Andrews
Bruce Sinclair, University of St Andrews
Submitter:: Antje Kohnle
Primary Audience:: College General Ed, Graduate School
Technical Format:: Website, Flash