Question about Schrodinger equation, potential and energy

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The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding the mixing of potential and energy in the 1D time-independent Schrödinger equation. Participants clarify that V(x) represents potential energy, not just electrostatic potential, and emphasize the importance of understanding this distinction. There is concern about the lack of prerequisite knowledge in classical mechanics, particularly Hamiltonian dynamics, before studying quantum mechanics, which some argue leads to a superficial understanding of the subject. The conversation also highlights the necessity of converting potential values into energy units for proper application in quantum mechanics problems. Overall, a deeper grasp of classical mechanics is deemed beneficial for comprehending quantum mechanics concepts.
  • #31
how to post picture?
 
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  • #32
You can use the "manage attachement" tool...It should be less than 50KB and have one of the formats indicated there.

Daniel.
 
  • #33
Such as the formula of the Nylex post how does post come out?
 
  • #36
U were asking me about a picture.Usualy pictures are interpreted as attachements...:wink:

Daniel.
 
  • #37
Whoops, haha. The original poster's name was Nylex.
I thought thinker confused LateX with Nylon and produced Nylex.
Ironically, I was still helpful.
 
  • #38
:smile: That's a good one,Galileo...

Galilei...:-p

Daniel.
 
  • #39
thank you,dextercioby
 
  • #40
dextercioby said:
Well,Tom,that's from the DEFINITION.If they don't do it in CM,

I know, and that's my point. If you show QM students the Hamiltonian without explaining what it is, then I would think they would either not understand an important facet of the science, or be entirely lost. As Galileo said in this thread, one can be taught to solve problems in QM without learning Hamiltonian dynamics. Of course that's true, but why stop there? It also would be possible to teach a math student with no physics background how to mechanically solve problems in QM. But there's an important layer of understanding that would be lost, which is why I agree with you that CM should be compulsory prior to QM.
 

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