Solving SE for Particle in Box: Energy Level Relation

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The discussion centers on the Schrödinger equation for a particle in a one-dimensional box with zero potential, highlighting the quantization of energy levels. It concludes that the relationship between the number of boxes containing particles at specific energy levels is arbitrary if the boxes are independent of each other. The inquiry into whether this relationship is governed by a physical law remains unanswered, emphasizing the complexity of quantum mechanics.

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I started learning Quantum mechanics(one dimension) a week ago and I came across solving the Schrödinger equation for a particle in a box with zero potential.I found out that there are only certain energy levels permissible for that particle. My query is if we take a large number of boxes with a particle in each, how will be the relation of number of boxes that have a given energy? Is that something governed by a law? Or does it depend on any physical condition? If so, what may it be?
 
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Hello Yayee, :welcome:

That would depend on whether there is any relationship between the boxes, I suppose. Can't think of anything physical.
 
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Okay, so if the boxes doesn't have any relationship, the relation(number of boxes having a given energy) can be arbitrary. Thank you!
 

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