Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781133958437
Author: Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas
Publisher: Wadsworth Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.28E
Interpretation Introduction

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The formula in terms of n for the number of nodes in a harmonic oscillator wavefunction is to be determined.

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In quantum mechanics, the wavefunction is given by Ψ. The wavefunction contains all the information about the state of the system. The wavefunction is the function of the coordinates of particles and time. The square of the probability function, |Ψ|2, relates to the probability density.

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