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Chapter 38 Quantum Mechanics Units of Chapter 38 38-1 Quantum Mechanics – A New Theory 37-2 The Wave Function and Its Interpretation; the Double-Slit Experiment 38-3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 38-4 Philosophic Implications; Probability versus Determinism 38-5 The Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension – Time-Independent Form 38-6 Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation Quantum Mechanics – A New Theory In the early 1920s, it became increasingly evident that a new, more comprehensive theory was needed. The new theory, called quantum mechanics, has been extremely successful in unifying into a single consistent theory the wave-particle duality, black-body radiation, atoms, molecules, and many other phenomena. It is widely accepted as being the fundamental theory underlying all physical processes. The Wave-Particle Duality ⎛ p ⎞ ⎜ ⎟ ⎝ E c ⎠ h = 2π ⎛ k ⎞ ⎜ ⎟ ⎝ ω c ⎠ If waves can behave like particle, then particles can behave like waves h λ= p De Broglie wavelength The Wave Nature of Matter The properties of waves, such as interference and diffraction, are significant only when the size of objects or slits is not much larger than the wavelength. If the mass is really small, the wavelength can be large enough to be measured. h λ= p The Wave Nature of Matter Photon diffraction Electron diffraction 38.2 The Wave Function and Its Interpretation; the Double-Slit Experiment What is oscillating in a matter wave? It is the probability of finding the particle that waves. A matter wave is described by the wave function, Ψ. The square of the wave function |Ψ| 2 (probability distribution) at any point is proportional to the number of particles expected to be found there. For a single particle, the wave function is the probability of finding the particle at that point. 38.2 The Wave Function and Its Interpretation; the Double-Slit Experiment The interference pattern is observed after many electrons have gone through the slits. If we send the electrons through one at a time, we cannot predict the path any single electron will take, but we can predict the overall distribution. Double-Slit Experiment with Electrons Figure 38.4 Double-Slit Experiment with Electrons |Ψ| represents the matter wave amplitude and |Ψ|2 represents the probability of finding a given electron at a given point. 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Quantum mechanics tells us there are limits to measurement – not because of the limits of our instruments, but inherently. This is due to wave-particle duality, and to interaction between the observing equipment and the object being observed. 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Imagine trying to see an electron with a powerful microscope. At least one photon must scatter off the electron and enter the microscope, but in doing so it will transfer some of its momentum to the electron. 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle The uncertainty in the momentum of the electron is taken to be the momentum of the photon – it could transfer anywhere from none to all of its momentum. Δpx ≈ h λ In addition, the position can only be measured to about one wavelength of the photon. Δx ≈ λ 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle The combination of uncertainties gives: h (Δx) (Δpx ) ≥ 2π which is called the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. It tells us that the position (x) and momentum (p) cannot be measured with infinite precision at the same time. 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle The uncertainty principle applies also to time and energy: h (ΔE) (Δt) ≥ 2π This says that if an energy state only lasts for a limited time, its energy will be uncertain. It also says that conservation of energy can be violated if the interaction time is short enough. 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle The uncertainty principle applies also to angular variables h (ΔLz ) (Δφ) ≥ 2π 38.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle h (Δx) (Δpx ) ≥ 2π h (ΔE) (Δt) ≥ 2π h (ΔLz ) (Δφ) ≥ 2π The uncertainty principle states a fundamental property of quantum systems, and is not a statement about the observational success of current technology. 38.4 Philosophic Implications; Probability versus Determinism The world of Newtonian mechanics is a deterministic one. If you know the forces on an object and its initial velocity, you can predict where it will go. Quantum mechanics is very different – you can predict what ensembles of electrons will do, but have no idea what any individual one will do. 38-6 The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation What is the equation of motion of Ψ ? ∂2 D 1 ∂2 D One-Dimensional Wave Equation − 2 2 =0 2 ∂x v ∂t Harmonic Wave D(x,t) = A sin(kx − ω t) → A ei(kx − ω t ) 1D EM Wave Equation in Vacuum: ∂2 E 1 ∂2 E − 2 2 =0 2 ∂x c ∂t What is the equation of motion of Ψ ? 38-6 The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation What is the equation of motion of Ψ ? ⎡ 2 ∂2 ⎤ ∂ ⎢ − 2m ∂x 2 + V (x) ⎥ Ψ(x,t) = i ∂t Ψ(x,t) ⎣ ⎦ so-called, Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation This equation is satisfied by a harmonic wave function in the special case of a free particle (no net force acts) V (x) = V0 38-6 The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation ⎡ 2 ∂2 ⎤ ∂ ⎢ − 2m ∂x 2 + V0 ⎥ Ψ(x,t) = i ∂t Ψ(x,t) ⎣ ⎦ Ψ = A ei(kx − ω t ) 2 k 2 + V0 = ω 2m → The physical significance of the wave function Ψ is associated with the probability density p2 + V0 = E 2m ΨΨ= Ψ * 2 The probability of finding a particle 2 P(x,t) dx = Ψ dx within a position range dx is 38-6 The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation Since the solution to the Schrödinger equation is supposed to represent a single particle, the total probability of finding that particle anywhere in space should equal 1. Normalization condition: ∫ all space P(x, t) dV = 1 ∞ one dimension ∫ −∞ 2 Ψ dx = 1 One-Dimensional Wave Equation ∂ 1 ∂ D(x,t) = 2 2 D(x,t) 2 ∂x v ∂t 2 2 One-Dimensional Schrödinger Equation ⎡ 2 ∂2 ⎤ ∂ ⎢ − 2m ∂x 2 + V (x) ⎥ Ψ(x,t) = i ∂t Ψ(x,t) ⎣ ⎦