Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 8.8

Approximation Methods for Stationary States — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · n-fermions-harmonic-oscillator-ground-state

Problem

Find the ground state energy, the average ground state energy per particle, and the ground state wave function of a system of NN noninteracting identical spin 12\frac{1}{2} particles moving under the influence of a one-dimensional harmonic oscillator potential for the following two cases: (a) when NN is even and (b) when NN is odd.

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