The general solution of the Schrodinger equation for a particle confined inan infinite square-well potential (where V = 0) of width L isw(x)= C sin kx + Dcos kxV2mEkwhere C and D are constants, E is the energy of the particle and m isthe mass of the particle. Show that the energy E of the particle inside thesquare-well potential is quantised.

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The general solution of the Schrodinger equation for a particle confined in an infinite square-well potential (where V = 0) of width L is v(x) = C sin kr + Dcoskx V2mE k = where C and D are constants, E is the energy of the particle and m is the mass of the particle. Show that the energy E of the particle inside the square-well potential is quantised.

The general solution of the Schrodinger equation for a particle confined in an infinite square-well potential (where V = 0) of width L is v(x) = C sin kr + Dcoskx V2mE k = where C and D are constants, E is the energy of the particle and m is the mass of the particle. Show that the energy E of the particle inside the square-well potential is quantised.

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Chapter28: Quantum Physics

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Problem 32P

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