Mathematical Foundation for Quantum System

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Masahito Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Quantum System ◽  
Mathematical Foundation

Quantum Boxes, Stringed Instruments

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank S. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Level ◽  
Schrödinger Equation ◽  
Quantum System ◽  
Schrodinger Equation ◽  
Probability Distributions ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Energy Level Diagram ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Stringed Instruments ◽  
Symmetry Properties

Chapter 7 illustrates the results obtained by applying the Schrödinger equation to a simple pedagogical quantum system, the particle in a one-dimensional box. The wave functions are seen to be sine waves; their wavelengths are evaluated and used to calculate the quantized energies via the de Broglie relation. An energy-level diagram of some of the energies is constructed; on it are illustrations of the corresponding wave functions and probability distributions. The wave functions are seen to be either symmetric or antisymmetric about the midpoint of the line representing the box, thereby providing a lead-in to the later exploration of certain symmetry properties of multi-electron atoms. It is next pointed out that the Schrödinger equation for this system is identical to Newton’s equation describing the vibrations of a stretched musical string. The different meaning of the two solutions is discussed, as is the concept and structure of linear superpositions of them.

scholarly journals Quantum system compression: A Hamiltonian guided walk through Hilbert space

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Kosut ◽  
Tak-San Ho ◽  
Herschel Rabitz
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum System
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