Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 9.5

Approximation Methods for Stationary States — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · variational-harmonic-oscillator

Problem

Consider a one-dimensional harmonic oscillator. Use the variational method to estimate the energies of (a) the ground state, (b) the first excited state, and (c) the second excited state.

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