QM Models Flashcards
1
Q
Harmonic oscillator separation between energy levels
A
Hbar ω
2
Q
Zero-point vibrational energy
A
E = 1/2 hbar ω
3
Q
Quantisation
A
Result of boundary conditions on the Schrödinger equation
4
Q
Labelling moments of inertia
A
Ic > Ib > Ia
5
Q
Linear rotors
A
Ib = Ic, Ia = 0
6
Q
Spherical rotors
A
Ia = Ib = Ic
7
Q
Symmetric rotors
A
Two equal moments of inertia
8
Q
Asymmetric rotors
A
3 different moments of inertia
9
Q
Born-Oppenheimer approximation
A
Separation of motion of electrons and nuclei
