Objectives and Homework for September 23, 2005.
[1] Know the results of the Double Slit Experiment, both at moderate intensities and at low intensities. Be able to explain what these results imply.
[2] Know what the Schrodinger Wave Equation is, and know what it tells us. Know also the motivation behind it.
[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.
Homework due Tuesday, September 27, 2005.
[1] Finish reading Chapter 5 in Thornton & Rex and read Section 6.1 in Thornton & Rex.
[2] Do Problems 33, 37, and 46 at the end of Chapter 5 (pp. 183-184) in Thornton & Rex.
[3] Do Problems 1, 3, and 5 at the end of Chapter 6 (p. 218) in Thornton & Rex.