Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 8.12

The Variational Principle — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · molecular_orbitals

Problem

Show that the antisymmetric state (Equation 8.56) can be expressed in terms of the molecular orbitals of Section 8.3—specifically, by placing one electron in the bonding orbital (Equation 8.38) and one in the anti-bonding orbital (Equation 8.53).

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