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    This document provides an overview of topics in basic quantum mechanics including: - Photons and light waves which behave as both particles and waves - Electrons and matter waves which also exhibit wave-particle duality based on de Broglie's concept - The Schrodinger equation, which is used to describe quantum mechanical systems and their properties - The meaning and normalization of the wave function which represents the quantum state of a system or particle

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    This document provides an overview of topics in basic quantum mechanics including: - Photons and light waves which behave as both particles and waves - Electrons and matter waves which also exhibit wave-particle duality based on de Broglie's concept - The Schrodinger equation, which is used to describe quantum mechanical systems and their properties - The meaning and normalization of the wave function which represents the quantum state of a system or particle

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    This document provides an overview of topics in basic quantum mechanics including: - Photons and light waves which behave as both particles and waves - Electrons and matter waves which also exhibit wave-particle duality based on de Broglie's concept - The Schrodinger equation, which is used to describe quantum mechanical systems and their properties - The meaning and normalization of the wave function which represents the quantum state of a system or particle

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    UNIT IV

    BASIC QUANTUM MECHANICS


    Topics
     Photons and light waves.
     Electrons and matter waves .
     The Schrodinger equation
    -Time dependent and
    -Time independent forms.
     Meaning of wave function.
     Normalization.
     Particle in a infinite potential well.
     Normalization, probabilities and the
    correspondence principle.
     Why quantum mechanics ?
    Quantum mechanics is a physical science dealing with
    the behaviour of matter and energy on the scale of
    atoms and subatomic particles / waves.
    The term "quantum mechanics" was first coined by
    Max Born in 1924.
    The phenomena in the realm of the atoms, nuclei and
    elementary particles are commonly referred to as
    quantum phenomena and subject matter containing all
    these phenomena constitutes what is known as Quantum
    Physics.
    The behavior and characteristics of electrons in a
    semiconductor can be described by the formulation of
    quantum mechanics called wave mechanics.
    The essential elements of this wave mechanics, using
    Schrodinger’s wave equation. Discuss a few basic principles
    of quantum mechanics that apply to semiconductor device
    physics.
    State Schrodinger’s wave equation and discuss the
    physical meaning of the wave function.
    Consider the application of Schrodinger’s wave
    equation to various potential functions to determine some
    of the fundamental properties of electron behavior in a
    crystal.
    Apply Schrodinger’s wave equation to the one-
    electron atom.
    The result of this analysis yields the four basic
    quantum numbers, the concept of discrete energy bands,
    and the initial buildup of the periodic table.
     Photons and Light Waves
    Photons :
    The discrete energy values in the form of small packets (or) bundles (or) quantas of
    definite frequency or wavelength are called photons. These photons propagates like a
    particle but with the speed of light.
    Properties of photons:
    1. Photons are similar to electrons
    2. We know that for electrons the definite quantities are ‘e’ and ‘m’. Similarly
    for photons the definite quantities are ‘h’ and ‘c’.
    3. Photons will or have any charge. They are neutral and hence they are not
    affected by magnetic or electric field.
    4. They do not have ionise gases.
    5. Energy of photon is E=hν
    6. Momentum of photon is p=mc
    7. Relation between energy and momentum of photon E=pc
    Electron and Matter Waves
    de-broglie concept of Dual Nature:
    The universe is made of radiation (light) and matter (particles). The
    light exhibits the dual nature (i.e.,) it can behave as wave (interference,
    diffraction phenomenon) and as a particle (Compton effect, photoelectric
    effect etc).
    The waves associated with a material particle are called Matter waves.
    Properties of Matter waves:
    1. Matter waves are not electromagnetic waves.
    2. Matter waves are new kind of waves in which due to the motion of
    charge particles, electromagnetic waves are produced.
    3. The wave and particle cannot appear together.
    4. Locating the exact position of particle in the wave is uncertain.
    5. Lighter particle will have high wavelength.
    6. Velocity of matter waves is not a constant, it depends on the velocity of
    the particle,
    7. The velocity of matter shall be upto the maximum of velocity of light
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     The Schrodinger equation

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