Quantum Linear Harmonic Oscillator: Typical Values for x and E | Homework Help

[frerk]

hello :)

1. Homework Statement

I have to show typical values for length (amplitude) x and energy E of a quantum linear harmonic oscillator

Homework Equations

maybe this one: E = (\frac{1}{2} + n) \hbar\omega with n = 0, 1, 2, ...

But here are 2 unknown variables: E and omega. \hbar = 10^{-34}

and the only equation with has sth. do to with the length is: V(x) = 0,5 m \omega^2 x^2

Thank you for your help :)

 

[DrClaude]

Homework Statement

I have to show typical values for length (amplitude) x and energy E of a quantum linear harmonic oscillator

That's not a very clear question. Can you write down the question as asked?

\hbar = 10^{-34}

That's only the order of magnitude.

 

[frerk]

That is almost exactly how this task is written. Yes, right, that ist just the order. I try to explain it with a similar easy example: the energy E for an atom is E = \hbar \omega . We know that \hbar = 10^-34 and E is about 1eV = 10^-19 J. So a typical value for omega is 10^-15. And at the task I have to do the same with the lho. Is it more clear now? :)