Help Needed: Understanding Bessel Functions & Schrodinger Equations

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the three-dimensional Schrödinger equation and the need for understanding Bessel functions in quantum mechanics, specifically as outlined in Griffiths' textbook. User Somy seeks resources to deepen their knowledge of Bessel functions, and another user, speeding electron, provides a valuable link to MathWorld's comprehensive overview of Bessel differential equations. This exchange highlights the importance of Bessel functions in solving quantum mechanical problems.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics principles, particularly the Schrödinger equation.
  • Familiarity with Griffiths' "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics."
  • Basic knowledge of differential equations, specifically Bessel differential equations.
  • Access to mathematical resources, such as MathWorld.
NEXT STEPS
  • Study Bessel functions and their applications in quantum mechanics.
  • Explore the three-dimensional Schrödinger equation in detail.
  • Review Griffiths' textbook for practical examples involving Bessel functions.
  • Investigate additional mathematical resources on differential equations.
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Students and researchers in quantum mechanics, particularly those studying the Schrödinger equation and its mathematical foundations, will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi there ;
I wanted you to help me with a problem.
Well, I'm now studying griffiths' quantum book and now I'm trying the three dimensional Schrödinger equation.
I just wanted to know more about bessel functions. Can anyone give me a link for it? Some useful book will be good too.
Thanks a lot
Somy :smile:
 
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Check this out: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/BesselDifferentialEquation.html/ follow various links and you should get an idea of its facets.
 
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Thanks 'speeding electron'!
The link was very useful and complete.
Somy
 

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