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3.1: Particle in a One-Dimensional Box
A particle in a 1-dimensional box is a fundamental quantum mechanical approximation describing the translational motion of a single particle confined inside an infinitely deep well from which it cannot escape.
3.2: The One-Dimensional Particle in a Box
Imagine a particle of mass m constrained to travel back and forth in a one dimensional box of length a. For convenience, we define the endpoints of the box to be located at x=0 and x=a. The derivation of wavefunctions and energy levels and the properties of the system using the tools of quantum mechanics will be instructive as we move forward in our studies of quantum mechanics.
3.3: Particle in a 2-Dimensional Box
A particle in a 2-dimensional box is a fundamental quantum mechanical approximation describing the translational motion of a single particle confined inside an infinitely deep well from which it cannot escape.
3.4: A Particle in a Three-Dimensional Box
The 1D particle in the box problem can be expanded to consider a particle within a 3D box for three lengths \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\). When there is NO FORCE (i.e., no potential) acting on the particles inside the box. Motion and hence quantization properties of each dimension is independent of the other dimensions. This Module introduces the concept of degeneracy where multiple wavefunctions (different quantum numbers) have the same energy.
3.E: The Schrödinger Equation and a Particle in a Box (Exercises)
These are homework exercises to accompany Chapter 3 of McQuarrie and Simon's "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach" Textmap.

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