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Delve into the quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom, studying the probability density of electrons, angular equations, radial equations, Coulomb's law, and asymptotic behaviors. Dive into the quantization of energy, degeneracy of energy levels, and energy transitions. Uncover key concepts like quantum numbers, Bohr radius, stationary states, and spectroscopy. Challenge yourself with quizzes on quantum numbers and energy bands.
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Physics 451 Quantum mechanics I Fall 2012 Nov 5, 2012 Karine Chesnel
Quantum mechanics Announcements • Homework this week: • HW #17 Tuesday Nov 6 by 7pm • HW #18 Thursday Nov 8 by 7pm
Quantum mechanics The hydrogen atom What is the density of probability of the electron?
The angular equation (same) Angular function (same) l Azimutal quantum number m Magnetic quantum number Phys 451 The hydrogen atom
The radial equation Coulomb’s law: Phys 451 The hydrogen atom
The radial equation Phys 451 The hydrogen atom Asymptotic behaviors
Peeling off the asymptotic behaviors Power expansion Recursion formula: Phys 451 The hydrogen atom
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Quantum mechanics Quiz 23a For a given quantum number n, how many values of l can exist? A. one B. two C. n D. n -1 E. An infinity
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Quantum mechanics Quiz 23b What is the degeneracy of the 5th energy band of the hydrogen atom? A. 5 B. 9 C. 11 D. 25 E. 50
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