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    Quantum Chemistry: approximations using trial functions

    Thank you! Dr. Claude, thank you! That worked! I don't know how I kept missing that, but I did. Thanks for taking a look.
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    Quantum Chemistry: approximations using trial functions

    Homework Statement For a 3-D, spherically symmetric, isotropic harmonic oscillator, use a trial function e^αr^2 as a variational parameter. The Hamiltonian as given by the book is attached, as are two files showing screenshots of my attempt at the solution in Mathcad. I've tried it two...
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    A conceptual question about the force of light waves when reflected

    That makes perfect sense. Thank you Steely Dan. PS Love your handle. Get along Kid Charlemagne.
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    A conceptual question about the force of light waves when reflected

    Homework Statement An EM wave with intensity=200 W/m^2 is normal to a black .2m x .3m card that absorbs 100% of the wave. (a) Find the force exerted on the card by the radiation. (b) Find the force exerted by the same wave if the card reflects 100% of the light. Homework Equations...
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    Here's the things I love, now what should I study to pursue it

    I'm a chemistry major with an emphasis on the biochem side of things. I'm currently finishing up Calc 3 and the basic electricity and magnetism portion of my physics curriculum, and quite frankly, physics is just about the coolest thing ever. I still love chemistry. But physics delves into...