University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) and Mastering Physics with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card (14th Edition)
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Chapter 41, Problem 41.45P
(a)
To determine
The general expression for the energy levels of the anisotropic harmonic oscillator.
(b)
To determine
The ground level and first-excited-level energies of the oscillator.
(c)
To determine
The number of states for ground level and first-excited level and to compare the result to answer of part (c) of problem 41.44.
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