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The document contains a series of assignments related to quantum mechanics and wave functions, including calculations of kinetic energy and speed of electrons, probability distributions in one-dimensional boxes, and the identification of eigenfunctions. It also covers the derivation of wave functions for quantum particles, normalization of wave functions, and comparisons of radial distribution functions for different orbitals. Additionally, it discusses energy levels in potential wells and the kinetic energy of a mass in a quantum system.

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Module 2 Assignment

The document contains a series of assignments related to quantum mechanics and wave functions, including calculations of kinetic energy and speed of electrons, probability distributions in one-dimensional boxes, and the identification of eigenfunctions. It also covers the derivation of wave functions for quantum particles, normalization of wave functions, and comparisons of radial distribution functions for different orbitals. Additionally, it discusses energy levels in potential wells and the kinetic energy of a mass in a quantum system.

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Module 2 Assignment

1.​ The work function for metallic rubidium is 2.09 eV. Calculate the kinetic energy and the
speed of the electrons ejected by light of wavelength (a) 650 nm, (b) 195 nm.
2.​ The ground-state wavefunction for a particle confined to a one-dimensional box of length
L is

Suppose the box is 5.0 nm long. Calculate the probability that the particle is (a) between
x = 2.5 nm and 4 nm, (b) between x = 1.95 nm and 2.05 nm, and (c) between x = 3.50 nm
and 4.50 nm.
3.​ Identify which of the following functions are eigenfunctions of the operator d/dx and d2
/dx2: (a) eikx, (b) cos kx, (c) k, (d) kx, (e) e−αx2. Give the eigenvalues where appropriate.
4.​ Derive the wave function and probability density for the ground and first excited states of
a particle confined in a one-dimensional box of length L. Sketch the wave function and
probability density for these states. Write the general energy expression for the nth state.
5.​ The wave function for a quantum particle of mass m confined to move in the domain
0≤x≤L is given by
ψ(x)=N sin (4πx/L)
Where N is the normalization constant, normalize the given wave function.
6. Write down the Hamiltonian operator for a one-dimensional system when the operator of
potential
(i)​ V= 0
(ii)​ V= ½ kx
7. An electron in the third energy level (n=3) of a 1D box of length l transitions to the first
energy level (n=1), emitting a photon of wavelength λ1​.​
If the length of the box is tripled, and an electron at energy level n2​transitions to the ground
state, a photon with wavelength λ2=0.25λ1​is emitted. Find n2​.
8. Show that the energy levels in a one-dimensional infinite potential well are proportional to
n2, where n is the quantum number.
9. Compare the radial distribution functions of the 2s- and 2p-orbitals. Discuss why the
2p-orbital has no radial nodes, while the 2s orbital has one. Sketch and explain the radial
distribution functions for the 3s,3p,3s, 3p,3s,3p, and 3d orbitals, identifying key features like
nodes and maxima.
10. Consider a ball of mass 1 g moving with a speed 1 cm s-1 in a one-dimensional box of
edge length equal to 10 cm. (i) Calculate its kinetic energy and the number n corresponding
to this kinetic energy. (ii) If the ball is to be promoted to the next higher quantum level, then
how much of energy is required? From the obtained value, justify that the kinetic energy of
a larger mass varies continually.

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