Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 4.36P
(a)
To determine
The Hamiltonian matrix for an electron at rest in an oscillating magnetic field.
(b)
To determine
The eigen vector
(c)
To determine
The probability of getting
(d)
To determine
The minimum field
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Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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