Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 4.3

Quantum Mechanics in Three Dimensions — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · spherical_schrodinger_equation

Problem

(a) Suppose ψ(r,θ,ϕ)=Ae−r/a\psi(r, \theta, \phi) = Ae^{-r/a}, for some constants AA and aa. Find EE and V(r)V(r), assuming V(r)→0V(r) \to 0 as r→∞r \to \infty. (b) Do the same for ψ(r,θ,ϕ)=Ae−r2/a2\psi(r, \theta, \phi) = Ae^{-r^2/a^2}, assuming V(0)=0V(0) = 0.

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