Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 4.53

Quantum Mechanics in Three Dimensions — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · hydrogen_wave_function

Problem

(a) Construct the wave function for hydrogen in the state n=4n = 4, ℓ=3\ell = 3, m=3m = 3. Express your answer as a function of the spherical coordinates rr, θ\theta, and ϕ\phi. (b) Find the expectation value of rr in this state. (As always, look up any nontrivial integrals.) (c) If you could somehow measure the observable Lx2+Ly2L_x^2 + L_y^2 on an atom in this state, what value (or values) could you get, and what is the probability of each?

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