Know where to find any Quantum Mechanics practice problems?

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The discussion revolves around finding practice problems for a Quantum Mechanics test, specifically focusing on topics such as the Schroedinger Equation, postulates of Quantum Mechanics, and various spectroscopic methods. The original poster seeks resources that include answers for self-assessment.

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  • The original poster attempts to gather recommendations for practice problems and resources, expressing concern about the difficulty of upcoming tests. Other participants share links to various online resources, including old tests and educational materials, while also suggesting checking library availability for relevant textbooks.

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Participants are actively sharing resources and links that may assist the original poster in finding practice problems. There is a collaborative effort to provide helpful information, though no consensus on a single best resource has emerged.

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I have a Quantum Mechanics test on Wednesday and I was wondering if someone could recommend somewhere for me to find some practice problems and answers. I've googled and found some practice tests, but they don't have any answers for me to make sure I'm doing them right. The book I have is Quantum Chemistry by Donald McQuarrie, which I think is a widely used textbook for Quantum Mechanics classes. The material I was hoping to get more practice with is:

Schroedinger Equation and Particle in a Box
Postulates and Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Harmonic Oscillator and Vibrational Spectroscopy
Rigid Rotor and Rotational Spectroscopy

My Professor gives really tough tests so any help finding old homework or practice tests would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Also, if anybody else is looking too, here are some resources I've dug up:

http://lanl.arxiv.org/abs/physics/0004072 Found this on physicsforums, tons of notes on QM and a few examples for each topic
http://mini-me.chem.uh.edu/pchem07/page0/page17/page17.html -Professor put 17 of his old QM tests online, but no answers
http://www.users.csbsju.edu/~frioux/workinprogress.html -A Professor's site with tons of tutorials on QM, lot's of material to help solve systems using Mathcad
http://www.falstad.com/qm1d/ - This guy made a really impressive java applet that is good for visualizing QM systems with animated graphs. There are also a bunch of applets for other Physics / Chemistry / Math visualization. These are cool to play with even if you aren't studying.

I've got some other resources too if anybody is looking
 
maybe this is too late, but your library migh have one of these or similar:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/9810231334/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521378508/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/052160057X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

There are hundereds of these, my library have a couple, have you tried yours?

And here you might find, from the course I had a couple of years ago, maybe there is some problems that is suitible for you:

http://www.teorfys.uu.se/people/minahan/Courses/QM/ (Previous Exams)


Good luck on the exam!
 
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Thanks a lot!
 

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