Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 9.2

Approximation Methods for Stationary States — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · stark-effect-hydrogen-ground-state

Problem

The Stark effect: (a) Study the effect of an external uniform weak electric field, which is directed along the positive zz-axis, E⃗=Ek^\vec{\mathcal{E}} = \mathcal{E}\hat{k}, on the ground state of a hydrogen atom; ignore the spin degrees of freedom. (b) Find an approximate value for the polarizability of the hydrogen atom.

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