Document Type
Course
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Physics 3710 – Introductory Modern Physics
Publication Date
8-28-2017
First Page
1
Last Page
5
Abstract
Wavefunctions for more than one particle: Different kinds of particles
Introductory examples of quantum mechanical wavefunction calculations involve a single particle moving about in a “magic” potential energy—e.g., a particle trapped inside a square well or an electron in a hydrogen atom. But, potential energy arises from interaction, so these situations must inevitably include more than one particle. Even the simplest atom—hydrogen— consists of two particles: the electron and the proton. So, how should the Schrödinger Equation be generalized to account for multiple particles?
Recommended Citation
Peak, David, "Many-particle Systems, 1" (2017). Many Particles. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/intro_modernphysics_particles/1