Difference between Schrodinger's equation and wave function?

[Kiley]

Is there a difference between Schrodinger's equation and the wave function? In the beginning of the second edition by David J. Griffiths he compares the classical F(x,t) and Schrodinger's equation and I am having trouble understanding the connection.

 

[PeterDonis]

Is there a difference between Schrodinger's equation and the wave function?

Of course; Schrodinger's equation is the equation that the wave function satisfies, which is obviously not the same as the wave function itself.

 

[Kiley]

Of course; Schrodinger's equation is the equation that the wave function satisfies, which is obviously not the same as the wave function itself.

OK, thank you for your reply Peter.