Objectives and Homework for October 29, 2004.
[1] Understand the results when the Schrodinger Equation is applied to the infinite square well, finite square well, and harmonic oscillator potentials in arbitrary dimensions.
[2] 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.
[3] 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.
[4] Understand the normal Zeeman Effect, and be able to explain how it arises.
[5] Understand what is meant by intrinsic spin, and know the intrinsic spins of various common particles.
Homework due Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
[1] Finish reading Chapter 7 in Thornton & Rex.
[2] Do Problems 18, 21, and 25 at the end of Chapter 7 (pp. 247-248) in Thornton and Rex. Yes…you have the solutions to these at this point, but make sure that you can do them anyway!
[3] Do Problems 32, 38, and 43 at the end of Chapter 7 (p. 248) in Thornton & Rex.
[4] Read Chapter 8 in Thornton & Rex.
[5] Do Problems 7, 8, and 9 at the end of Chapter 8 (p. 270) in Thornton & Rex.