P2-42: PARTICLE IN A BOX - 1D - QM INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE: Model behavior of a quantum mechanical one-dimensional particle in a box.

DESCRIPTION: The glider bounces back and forth on the air track modeling the behavior of a quantum mechanical particle in a box with infinitely high walls.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Air track with glider.

SETUP TIME: None.


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