Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Chapter 8.1, Problem 8.5P
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An upper bound on the ground state energy for the “bouncing ball” potential and compare it with the exact answer.
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