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Chapter 43 Problem 37

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Review. An electron moves in a three-dimensional box of edge length L and volume L3. The wave function of the particle is c 5 A sin (kx x) sin (kyy) sin (kzz). Show that its energy is given by Equation 43.20, E 5 U2 p2 2meL2 1nx 2 1 ny 2 1 nz 2 2 where the quantum numbers (nx , ny, nz) are integers $ 1. Suggestion: The Schrdinger equation in three dimensions may be written U2 2m a '2 c 'x 2 1 '2 c 'y 2 1 '2 c 'z2 b 5 1U 2 E2c

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 9 
Author Raymond A. Serway John W. Jewett
ISBN 9781133954057

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