Wavefunction solution to the Schrödinger Wave Equation for a H atom

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The discussion centers on the wavefunction solution to the Schrödinger Wave Equation specifically for a hydrogen atom (H atom). The user is attempting to fill in missing formulae from lecture notes and is confused about the variables used in the equation compared to those found on HyperPhysics. They identify a discrepancy in the numerical value provided and reference the IUPAC Gold Book for clarification on the correct values.

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On my notes, the lecturer left out some of the formulae as blanks which we were supposed to fill in as we went a long but I'm missing a few of them. The 1st one is:

[PLAIN]http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6627/screenshotdh.png

I'm stuck here, I can't figure out what equation he's talking about there. Doesn't have the same variables as the equation on hyperphysics
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/hydsch.html
 
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I guess the f(r) corresponds to your R(r)
 

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