No charge of particle in Schrodinger Equation

In summary, the Schrodinger Equation does not include charge of a particle because it is not explicitly specified in the equation, just like in Newton's Equation where charge only appears when the force is specified. However, charge can be accounted for in the Schrodinger Equation when the Hamiltonian is specified.
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Why does charge of a particle not appear in Schrodinger Equation even though mass appears?

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Quantum Physics of Atoms Molecules Solids Nuclei and Particles - Robert Resnick, Robert Eisberg
 
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For the same reason that charge does not appear in the Newton Equation

[tex]m\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{F}[/tex]
 
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arkajad said:
For the same reason that charge does not appear in the Newton Equation

[tex]m\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{F}[/tex]

If possible kindly elaborate.
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Well, there is no charge in Newton's equation, why there should be charge in Schrodinger's equation? The charge may appear in Newton's equation when you specify the force. It may appear in the Schrodinger equation when you specify the Hamiltonian.
 
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arkajad said:
Well, there is no charge in Newton's equation, why there should be charge in Schrodinger's equation? The charge may appear in Newton's equation when you specify the force. It may appear in the Schrodinger equation when you specify the Hamiltonian.

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FAQ: No charge of particle in Schrodinger Equation

1. What is the significance of there being no charge of particle in Schrodinger Equation?

The Schrodinger Equation is a fundamental equation in quantum mechanics that describes the behavior of particles in a quantum system. The fact that there is no charge of particle in this equation means that the equation is not affected by the presence or absence of electric charge in the particles. This allows for a more general and universal application of the equation to different types of particles, regardless of their charge.

2. Does the absence of charge in the Schrodinger Equation mean that electric forces are not considered?

No, the absence of charge in the Schrodinger Equation does not mean that electric forces are not considered. The equation still takes into account the presence of electric charges through the use of the potential energy term, which takes into account the interaction between charged particles. However, the equation itself is not dependent on the specific charge of the particles involved.

3. How does the Schrodinger Equation account for the behavior of charged particles?

The Schrodinger Equation accounts for the behavior of charged particles through the use of the potential energy term, which takes into account the interaction between charged particles. This term is added to the equation and allows for the calculation of the particle's wave function, which describes the probability of finding the particle in a certain location at a certain time.

4. Can the Schrodinger Equation be used to study the behavior of particles with different charges?

Yes, the Schrodinger Equation can be used to study the behavior of particles with different charges. Since the equation is not dependent on the specific charge of the particles, it can be applied to particles with any type of charge, as long as the potential energy term is appropriately modified to account for the interaction between the charged particles.

5. What implications does the absence of charge in the Schrodinger Equation have on the behavior of particles?

The absence of charge in the Schrodinger Equation has important implications for the behavior of particles. It allows for a more general and universal application of the equation to different types of particles, regardless of their charge. This makes the equation a powerful tool for studying the behavior of particles in quantum systems, where the presence of charged particles is common.

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