Ground state Definition and 259 Threads

A particle has mass 'm' and potential V(x) = x^2. Find the ground state of this wavefunction. Should I use the Hamiltonian operator here?

If we calculate the ground state energy of a system we receive E=w*h(bar). This Energy can be derived with the harmonic oscillator. Is this Energy the Energy of a free photon or a free electron in (for ecample) the vacuum state or is this describing a particle between (potential,...) walls...

When doing L-S coupling scheme for (3d)4, I am asked to find the ground state. I know that the first step, according to Hund's rules, is to find the the S with the largest value (S, L are total values, s, l are individual values). It is obviously S=2. Next, I should proceed to find the largest...

anyone happen to know how to estimate the ground state energy of a vee-box using the uncertainty principle?

What is the most probable value of r for the grounds tate of hydrogen, and why? Is it just the Bohr radius?

I have some problems with the following question: Deduce what terms may arise from the ground state configurations of the atoms of elements of Period 2 and suggest the order of their energies using Hund´s rules. Deduce what terms may arise... Do they mean to which terms the atoms can be...

Does Light have a "Ground State"? Light when it gains or loses energy, increases or decreases its oscillation rate, and shortens or lengthens its wave length (respectively). Do anyone find it hard to imagine just how fast and short light was circa big bang? Is it possible, given enough time...

Ok, I am currently taking chemistry, and the course involves some aspects of quantum physiscs, such as bohr models, quarks, and orbitals. My teacher taught us that when the elcetrons become excited they move up an energy level. However they do not move in the traditional sense, "they are...

Hi, Why is that, the ground state eigenfunction in ANY quantum mechanical system is symmetric under inversion of co-ordinates?