Day 376: Finite Square Well - Wave Functions and Penetration

Learning Objectives

• •Construct explicit wave functions for even and odd parity bound states
• •Apply normalization conditions to determine wave function amplitudes
• •Calculate and interpret the penetration depth
• •Compute the probability of finding the particle in the classically forbidden region
• •Explain the relationship between binding energy and penetration
• •Compare finite well eigenfunctions to their infinite well counterparts

Today's Schedule (7 hours)