6: Three-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics
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In this chapter, we shall extend our previous one-dimensional formulation of non-relativistic quantum mechanics to produce a fully three-dimensional theory.
- 6.1: Fundamental Concepts
- We have seen that in one dimension the instantaneous state of a single non-relativistic particle is fully specified by a complex wavefunction,
- 6.2: Particle in Box
- Consider a particle of mass
- 6.4: White Dwarf Stars
- A main-sequence hydrogen-burning star, such as the Sun, is maintained in equilibrium via the balance of the gravitational attraction ending to make it collapse, and the thermal pressure tending to make it expand.
Contributors and Attributions
Richard Fitzpatrick (Professor of Physics, The University of Texas at Austin)
