Chapter 11, Problem 11.94E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three-dimensional plots of the first three families of spherical harmonics are to be drawn. The values of $\theta$ and $\varphi$ that correspond to nodes to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Spherical harmonics show the movement of electron around a sphere. This includes three coordinates which are known as polar coordinates. These are represented as $r$ (distance from center), $\theta$ (azimuthal angle) and $\varphi$ (polar angle).