Quantum Mechanics: Schrödinger Equation & Particle in a Box | Complete Notes with Solved Examples
This PDF contains clear and exam-oriented Quantum Mechanics notes ideal for B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc Physics, Engineering Physics, and competitive exam preparation. The file explains concepts step-by-step, with derivations, formulas, diagrams, and solved numerical problems. Topics Covered: ️ Time-dependent Schrödinger Equation (Page 1–3) ️ Separation of variables: ψ(x, t) = ψ(x) f(t) ️ Time-independent Schrödinger Equation (Page 4) ️ Particle in a 1D Infinite Potential Box (Page 5–8) ️ Wavefunctions & Probability Density Plots (sin functions) ️ Energy Eigenvalues: � ️ Probability of finding particle between 0.45L–0.55L (Solved, Page 9–10) ️ Ground State Energy of Electron in Atom (Page 11) ️ Ground State Energy of α-Particle in Nucleus (Page 12)
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- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Course
- Basic Nuclear Physics
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- December 15, 2025
- Number of pages
- 12
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- 2025/2026
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- Class notes
- Professor(s)
- Jyotirmie bhattacharya
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quantum mechanics
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mechanics
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schrodinger equation
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schrodinger wave equation
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particle in abox
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wave funct
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nor
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energy eigen values
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time dependent schrodinger equation
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time independent schrodinger equation