Document Type
Course
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Physics 3710 – Introductory Modern Physics
Publication Date
8-28-2017
First Page
1
Last Page
4
Abstract
The finite square well
The infinite square well potential energy rigorously restricts the associated wavefunction to an exact region of space: it is infinitely “hard.” Potential energies encountered in more realistic physical scenarios are “softer” in that they permit wavefunctions to spread throughout less well-defined regions. An important toy example of the latter is the finite square well. In this problem, the potential energy function is U(x) = 0, if 0 < x < L, and U0 otherwise.
Recommended Citation
Peak, David, "Schrödinger, 2" (2017). Schrodinger. Paper 2.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/intro_modernphysics_schrodinger/2