Objectives and Homework for October 5, 2004.
[1] Understand the results and implications of the Franck-Hertz experiment.
[2] Understand the probability interpretation for the wavefunction. Know also how the quantum mechanical wavefunction is similar to the classical electric and magnetic fields, and know how they are different.
[3] Know the [correct!] properties that a wavefunction must satisfy, and be able to apply these for arbitrary potentials.
[4] Know what is meant by the terms "Eigenstate" and "Stationary State".
[5] Understand the Time-independent Schrodinger Equation, and understand the special properties of its solutions.
[6] Understand the concept of an "operator".
[7] Be able to calculate arbitrary expectation values, given sufficient information.
[8] Understand the results when the Schrodinger Equation is applied to the Infinite Square Well, Finite Square Well, and Harmonic Oscillator potentials in arbitrary dimensions.
Homework due Friday, October 8, 2004.
[1] Read through to the end of Section 6.4 in Thornton & Rex.
[2] Do Problems 1, 3, 5, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 (pp. 218-219) at the end of Chapter 6 in Thornton and Rex.