Quantum Harmonic Oscillator Study

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What is the Hamiltonian operator of the harmonic oscillator in one dimension?

  • HÌ‚ = pÌ‚2 - mω 2 xÌ‚2 / 2m
  • HÌ‚ = pÌ‚2 1 + mω 2 xÌ‚2 / 2m (correct)
  • HÌ‚ = pÌ‚2 - mω 2 xÌ‚2 * 2m
  • HÌ‚ = pÌ‚2 + mω 2 xÌ‚2 / 2m

What does the eigenvalue equation for the harmonic oscillator look like in the {|xi} representation?

  • − ~2 d2Ï•(x)/dx2 + mωxÏ•(x) = EÏ•(x) (correct)
  • ~2 d2Ï•(x)/dx2 − mωxÏ•(x) = EÏ•(x)
  • ~2 dÏ•(x)/dx + mωxÏ•(x) = EÏ•(x)
  • ~2 d3Ï•(x)/dx3 + mωxÏ•(x) = EÏ•(x)

What can be deduced about the eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian from the form of the potential function?

  • The eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian are positive. (correct)
  • The eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian are zero.
  • The eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian are negative.
  • The eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian are complex.

What happens to the eigenvalues E of the Hamiltonian if the potential function V (x) is greater than its minimum value Vm?

<p>The eigenvalues E are greater than Vm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of system is described by the Hamiltonian operator for the harmonic oscillator?

<p>Time-independent (conservative system) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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