A one-particle, one-dimensional system has the potential energy function V = V₁ for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and V= o elsewhere (where V, is a constant). a) Use the variation function = sin() for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and = 0 elsewhere to estimate the ground-state energy of this system. b) Calculate the % relative error.

A one-particle, one-dimensional system has the potential energy function V = V₁ for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and V= o elsewhere (where V, is a constant). a) Use the variation function = sin() for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and = 0 elsewhere to estimate the ground-state energy of this system. b) Calculate the % relative error.

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Chapter15: Introduction To Electronic Spectroscopy And Structure

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Problem 15.57E

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