Objectives and Homework for October 21, 2003.
[1] Know what is meant by the terms "Eigenstate" and "Stationary State".
[2] Understand the concept of an "operator".
[3] Be able to calculate arbitrary expectation values, given sufficient information.
[4] Understand the results when the Schrodinger Equation is applied to the Infinite Square Well, Finite Square Well, and Harmonic Oscillator potentials in arbitrary dimensions.
[5] Be able to calculate transmission and reflection coefficients from simple step potentials.
[6] Know what is meant by "Separation of Variables", and understand how this technique is used to solve the Time-Independent Schrodinger Equation for the Hydrogen atom.
[7] Know how the properties of the energy eigenstates of the Hydrogen atom depend on their quantum numbers. Know the restrictions placed on the values of these quantum numbers.
[8] Understand the normal Zeeman Effect, and be able to explain how it arises.
The homework below was originally due Tuesday, October 21. It may be turned in on Friday, October 24.
[1] Do Problems 18, 21, 25, 32, 38, and 43 at the end of Chapter 7 in Thornton and Rex.