Objectives and Homework for October 8, 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 what is meant by the terms "Eigenstate" and "Stationary State".
[4] Understand the concept of an "operator".
[5] 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 15, 2004.
[1] Finish reading Chapter 6 in Thornton & Rex.
[2] Do Problems 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 30, & 33 (p. 219) at the end of Chapter 6 in Thornton and Rex.