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What is the result of the partial derivative of the function $f = yx^2$ with respect to $y$?
What is the result of the partial derivative of the function $f = yx^2$ with respect to $y$?
- $2yx$
- $2xy$
- $x^2$ (correct)
- $y^2$
When calculating the partial derivative of $f = cx^2$ with respect to $x$, what is the result?
When calculating the partial derivative of $f = cx^2$ with respect to $x$, what is the result?
- $cx$
- $2c$
- $c/x$
- $2cx$ (correct)
In the expression for higher order derivatives, what occurs during the evaluation of second order partial derivatives?
In the expression for higher order derivatives, what occurs during the evaluation of second order partial derivatives?
- The same variable is differentiated twice.
- All variables are treated as constant in the second step.
- Variables are ignored for the second calculation.
- The derivative with respect to different variables is calculated sequentially. (correct)
Which equation is an example of where second order partial derivatives are commonly used?
Which equation is an example of where second order partial derivatives are commonly used?
What is generally held constant when differentiating a function of multiple variables with respect to one variable?
What is generally held constant when differentiating a function of multiple variables with respect to one variable?
What type of atoms does the Bohr theory apply to?
What type of atoms does the Bohr theory apply to?
What limitation of the Bohr theory relates to spectral line intensity?
What limitation of the Bohr theory relates to spectral line intensity?
Which scientific field emerged from the limitations of the Bohr theory?
Which scientific field emerged from the limitations of the Bohr theory?
What significant achievement is attributed to quantum mechanics by its early proponents?
What significant achievement is attributed to quantum mechanics by its early proponents?
What characteristic of quantum mechanics sets it apart from classical mechanics?
What characteristic of quantum mechanics sets it apart from classical mechanics?
What was one of the key outcomes of applying quantum mechanics by the early 1930s?
What was one of the key outcomes of applying quantum mechanics by the early 1930s?
Who were some of the pioneers in developing quantum mechanics?
Who were some of the pioneers in developing quantum mechanics?
What did Eugene Wigner refer to the discovery of quantum mechanics as?
What did Eugene Wigner refer to the discovery of quantum mechanics as?
What is the first step to find the second derivative of the function f with respect to x?
What is the first step to find the second derivative of the function f with respect to x?
In the expression for the second derivative, what happens to the term containing y?
In the expression for the second derivative, what happens to the term containing y?
Which of the following represents a possible solution to the wave equation?
Which of the following represents a possible solution to the wave equation?
In the wave equation y = A cos ω(t – x/v), what does 'A' represent?
In the wave equation y = A cos ω(t – x/v), what does 'A' represent?
What type of wave is represented by y = A cos ω(t – x/v) if it is stationary?
What type of wave is represented by y = A cos ω(t – x/v) if it is stationary?
What happens to the value of f when the second derivative with respect to y is calculated?
What happens to the value of f when the second derivative with respect to y is calculated?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a wave train?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a wave train?
What role does 'v' play in the wave equation y = A cos ω(t – x/v)?
What role does 'v' play in the wave equation y = A cos ω(t – x/v)?
What is the second partial derivative of y with respect to x, according to the content?
What is the second partial derivative of y with respect to x, according to the content?
What is the significance of the wave function $ ilde{ ext{ψ}}$ in quantum mechanics?
What is the significance of the wave function $ ilde{ ext{ψ}}$ in quantum mechanics?
Which equation is identified as a solution of the wave equation?
Which equation is identified as a solution of the wave equation?
What does the term 'complex' mean in the context of the wave function?
What does the term 'complex' mean in the context of the wave function?
When examining the wave function, what does holding x constant allow us to find?
When examining the wave function, what does holding x constant allow us to find?
Which of these statements is true about the second partial derivative with respect to t?
Which of these statements is true about the second partial derivative with respect to t?
What basic principle related to quantum mechanics cannot be derived from anything else?
What basic principle related to quantum mechanics cannot be derived from anything else?
In the context provided, what is the relationship between y and the wave equation?
In the context provided, what is the relationship between y and the wave equation?
What is the purpose of the trigonometric identity used in the context?
What is the purpose of the trigonometric identity used in the context?
What variable do the given integrals rely on for normalization?
What variable do the given integrals rely on for normalization?
Which expression corresponds to the probability of finding a particle in the interval between x and x + dx?
Which expression corresponds to the probability of finding a particle in the interval between x and x + dx?
In the normalization process, what must the integral of the probability expression equal when properly normalized?
In the normalization process, what must the integral of the probability expression equal when properly normalized?
What does the term n represent in the equation given?
What does the term n represent in the equation given?
Which of the following is an implication of normalizing a function?
Which of the following is an implication of normalizing a function?
What integral is performed to normalize the function?
What integral is performed to normalize the function?
What happens if the normalization condition is not satisfied?
What happens if the normalization condition is not satisfied?
Why can't the expectation value for momentum be calculated in the same way as in classical physics?
Why can't the expectation value for momentum be calculated in the same way as in classical physics?
What does applying Schrödinger’s equation to a particle's motion yield in quantum physics?
What does applying Schrödinger’s equation to a particle's motion yield in quantum physics?
What happens when classical physics is applied to the motion of a body under various forces?
What happens when classical physics is applied to the motion of a body under various forces?
What can be inferred about the expectation value for energy (E) in quantum mechanics?
What can be inferred about the expectation value for energy (E) in quantum mechanics?
What is the result of expressing the momentum as a function of position and time in quantum mechanics?
What is the result of expressing the momentum as a function of position and time in quantum mechanics?
Which statement best describes the role of operators in quantum mechanics?
Which statement best describes the role of operators in quantum mechanics?
What does differentiating the free-particle wave function with respect to time indicate?
What does differentiating the free-particle wave function with respect to time indicate?
How does classical physics treat the uncertainty principle compared to quantum physics?
How does classical physics treat the uncertainty principle compared to quantum physics?
Flashcards
Bohr Theory Limitations
Bohr Theory Limitations
The Bohr theory, while groundbreaking, has limitations in explaining atomic behavior.
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory describing atomic phenomena that builds on classical mechanics.
Quantum Mechanics Discovery
Quantum Mechanics Discovery
Quantum mechanics was discovered in 1925 and 1926 by physicists like Schrödinger, Heisenberg, Born, and Dirac.
Classical Mechanics Approximates Quantum Mechanics
Classical Mechanics Approximates Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Mechanics Applications
Quantum Mechanics Applications
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Partial Derivative
Partial Derivative
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f(x,y)
f(x,y)
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2nd order partial derivative
2nd order partial derivative
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f(x,y) = yx^2
f(x,y) = yx^2
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∂f/∂x
∂f/∂x
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∂f/∂y
∂f/∂y
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Partial Derivatives
Partial Derivatives
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Second-Order Partial Derivatives
Second-Order Partial Derivatives
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Wave Equation Solution
Wave Equation Solution
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Wave Propagation
Wave Propagation
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Wave Equation Forms
Wave Equation Forms
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Partial Derivative
Partial Derivative
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Wave Equation Solution
Wave Equation Solution
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Wave Function (Ψ)
Wave Function (Ψ)
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Complex Wave Function
Complex Wave Function
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Normalization Condition
Normalization Condition
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Probability Density (P dx)
Probability Density (P dx)
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Integrating the probability density
Integrating the probability density
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Normalization Constant (A)
Normalization Constant (A)
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Quantum Particle Position
Quantum Particle Position
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Expectation Value (Quantum Mechanics)
Expectation Value (Quantum Mechanics)
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Momentum Uncertainty Principle
Momentum Uncertainty Principle
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Energy Uncertainty Principle
Energy Uncertainty Principle
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Quantum vs. Classical Mechanics
Quantum vs. Classical Mechanics
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Wave Function (Quantum Mechanics)
Wave Function (Quantum Mechanics)
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Schrödinger's Equation
Schrödinger's Equation
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Classical Mechanics
Classical Mechanics
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Study Notes
Chapter 5: Quantum Mechanics
- Quantum mechanics is an approximation of classical mechanics
- Quantum mechanics describes probabilities rather than certainties
- The wave function Ψ, of a body, has no physical interpretation, but its absolute magnitude squared (|Ψ|²) is proportional to the probability of finding the body at a particular place and time
- Wave functions are complex
- The probability density |Ψ|² is Ψ*Ψ
- Every acceptable wave function can be normalized
- Wave function Ψ must be continuous and single-valued everywhere
- Partial derivatives Ψ/∂x, Ψ/∂y, Ψ/∂z must be continuous and single-valued everywhere
- Ψ must be normalizable (Ψ goes to 0 as x→∞, y→±∞, z → +∞ for the integral of Ψ² over all space to be a finite constant)
- Classical mechanics is an approximation of quantum mechanics
- The future history of a particle is completely determined by its initial position, momentum, and forces acting upon it (in classical mechanics)
- Probabilities are related to cause and effect in quantum mechanics
- For example, the radius of an electron's orbit in a ground state hydrogen atom is the most probable radius (5.3 x 10⁻¹¹m)
Schrödinger's Equation
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Time-dependent form of Schrödinger's equation:
ih(dΨ/dt) = (h²/2m)(d²Ψ/dx²) + UΨ
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Time-dependent Schrödinger equation in three dimensions:
ih(dΨ/dt)= (ħ²/2m)[(d²Ψ/dx²) + (d²Ψ/dy²) + (d²Ψ/dz²)] + UΨ
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Schrödinger's equation can be derived from various methods but cannot be rigorously derived from existing physical principles
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It is considered a basic principle
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Schrödinger's equation can be used to find wave functions for a particle
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Total energy of a particle is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy
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Schrödinger's time-dependent equation is not used when the system's potential energy does not depend on time explicitly
Particle in a Box
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Particle in a rigid box, a theoretical model of atoms.
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The particle is confined between x = 0 and x = L.
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The particle's energy can have certain values.
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The energy levels are quantized En = (n²h²)/(8mL²)
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Wave functions that correspond to energy eigenvalues:
Ψn = A sin (nπx/L), normalized.
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The particle is most likely to be found in the middle of the box (ground state n = 1), and least likely in other places.
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This is a contrast to classical physics, which predicts equal probability anywhere in the box.
Finite Potential Well
- The wave function penetrates the walls of the well.
- Longer wavelengths and lower particle momenta; lower energy levels En
- Boundary conditions (same value and slope at the edges of the well) determine the energy levels
Tunnel Effect
- A particle with energy E < U (height of the barrier) can still have a probability of passing through the barrier.
- The higher and wider the barrier, the smaller the probability
- The tunnel effect has significant implications in radioactive decay and semiconductor devices
- Transmission probability: T = exp(-2k₂L), where k₂= √2m(U-E)/h
Harmonic Oscillator
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Harmonic motion is the vibration of a system about an equilibrium position
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Restoring forces return the system to equilibrium
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When amplitudes are small, systems behave like simple harmonic oscillators
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Potential energy:
U = kx² (proportional to x²)
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Energy levels: En = (n + ½)hv (equally spaced)
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Lowest energy level = Zero-point energy (Eo= hv)
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The spacing of the energy levels is constant for the harmonic oscillator.
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Wave functions are not uniform; these have tails that extend into classically forbidden regions.
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