Week 1 Wave Mechanics and TDSE Flashcards
1
Q
what is the general exponential form of the wavefunction
A
ψ = A exp[i(kx - ωt)]
2
Q
what is the de Brgolie equation
A
λ = h / p
3
Q
what is the Planck energy equation
A
E = ħω
4
Q
what is the classical kinetic energy equation
A
K = p^2/2m
5
Q
what is the TDSE in 1D
A
-ħ^2 / 2m ∂ψ/∂x^2 = iħ ∂ψ/∂t
6
Q
what are 5 key properties of the wavefunction
A
Normalisation Single Valued Is finite everywhere Is continuous and smooth Is fragile
7
Q
what is true of energy in QM
A
energy is quantised
