Eigenvalues for particle in finite square well

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A second-year physics student is seeking assistance with a homework assignment involving the one-dimensional time-independent Schrödinger equation in a finite square well, specifically using Microsoft Excel for calculations. The student understands the underlying physics but is unsure how to implement the solution in Excel. They need to graph normalized wavefunctions and corresponding probability distributions while selecting parameters for mass, well length, and potential energy to yield four energy eigenvalues. Guidance on both the computational approach and the presentation of results is requested. The inquiry emphasizes the need for clarity in using Excel for this physics problem.
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I am a second year physics student and have been set a homework assignment to solve a one dimensional time independant schrodinger equation in a finite square well using microsoft excel.
I understand the physics behind the situation but am not exactly sure how to use microsoft excel to solve the equation.
I need to present graphs of the normalised wavefunctions and the corresponding probability distributions.
I need to chose my own m (mass), L (length of well) and Vo so that there are four energy eigenvalues and then calculate and show these values.
Anyone who could help shed some light on this, your help would be greatly appreciaeted.

Thanks,
Joel
 
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