Quantum Harmonic Oscillators in One and Two Dimensions
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Quantum mechanics; Harmonic oscillator; Schrödinger equation; Wave function.Abstract
The Schrödinger equation is a significant achievement on the development of quantum mechanics. By solving the Schrödinger equation, the fundamental behaviors and properties of a microscopic particle can be found in one- to three-dimensions. The article focuses on the derivations of quantum harmonic oscillators in one dimension by solving second order-differential equation. The wave functions, probability densities under different energy levels are presented. The results can be used to estimate different forms of continuous potential experienced by an oscillator. By calculating the uncertainty relation of the oscillator under one specific excited state, the general relation can be confirmed. Based on the output, by splitting the variables, the two-dimensional harmonic oscillator can also be derived. The degenerate energy levels are presented as . Numerical simulations are made to visualize those results and suggests the relation of energy levels and number of maxima of the probability densities.
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