Angular Momentum - Hydrogen (Quick Question)

[mrjammin]

In my class my professor used the wavefunction <r|jjjj> when discussing the hydrogen atom.

Does anyone know what this refers to, or just describe it briefly so I could find search for some resources online.

Thanks in advance!

 

[malawi_glenn]

Are you just confused with the notaion <r|j> or what? Now that notation, it is called Dirac notation. But WHY you have <r|jjjj> i don't know, there are many ways to label things as you know and you should ask your professor about this.

 

[Entropia]

The wavefunction <r|jjjj> refers to the probability amplitude of finding the electron at a certain distance r from the nucleus in a particular energy state. The "j" represents the quantum numbers that describe the energy state of the electron (n, l, m). This wavefunction is used in the study of angular momentum in the hydrogen atom, as it helps to determine the spatial distribution of the electron's angular momentum. You can search for resources on the wavefunction and its applications in quantum mechanics and atomic physics. Some helpful keywords to use in your search could be "hydrogen atom wavefunction," "angular momentum in hydrogen atom," or "quantum numbers in hydrogen atom."