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The mapping of the Coulomb problem into the oscillator

Authors :
Bateman, David S.
Boyd, Clinton
Dutta-Roy, Binayak
Source :
American Journal of Physics. Sept, 1992, Vol. 60 Issue 9, p833, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

The mapping of the Schrodinger equation for the 'hydrogen atom' in one, two, and three dimensions into that for the oscillator is reviewed, with the purpose of relating two of the most basic, illustrative, and useful problems discussed in introductory quantum mechanics courses.

Details

ISSN :
00029505
Volume :
60
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.12963333