SCHR Odinger Equation, One-Dimensional Problems
SCHR Odinger Equation, One-Dimensional Problems
SCHR Odinger Equation, One-Dimensional Problems
1. *Digital Exercise*
Infinite potential well
In the lecture the solution of the Schrödinger equation for the infinite potential well was
discussed. Calculate explicitly the average p values hxi, hx2 i hpi and php2 i as well as the
position and momentum uncertainties ∆x = h(x − hxi) i and ∆p = h(p − hpi)2 i. How
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Calculate the eigenfunctions and energy eigenvalues of the Schrödinger equation for energy
values E ≥ 0 and −V0 ≤ E < 0. How many bound states are there? What is the physical
meaning of the states with E > 0?
(40 P)
3. Potential step
Consider a potential step with
of the reflected wave and ψt (x) of the transmitted wave. Consider the incident energy ranges
E < V0 and E > V0 separately.
Compute further the transmission coefficient σ = |jt /ji | and the reflection coefficient ρ =
|jr /ji |. Calculate σ + ρ. j denotes the current density with
∗ h̄ d
j=< ψ ψ . (8)
i dx
(40 P)