H(psi) = E(psi)

[Carly Yoon]

What does the equation H(psi)=E(psi) mean or represent? Will we need to use this equation on the midterm?

[Alyssa Gutierrez 3A]

Schrodinger's equation represents the wave function of a quantum-mechanical system, which really means that the equation represents the total energy operator as a sum of kinetic and potential energy operators. Moreover, I think we will be using this equation on the midterm, especially because it is a pretty fundamental equation in quantum mechanics.

[Grace Chen 3F]

I think the equation H(psi)=E(psi) means that when the H (double derivative) of psi equals an energy (E (psi)) that matches with the experimental energy levels obtained from an emission / absorption spectrum, then it means the wave function (psi) is valid, and describes a legit atomic orbital. I don't think we need to know how to calculate using this equation. Only concepts are required.

[905744270]

Yeah I agree, I believe Professor Lavelle said that only a conceptual understanding of this equation is needed, especially because we never went over how to use it with any numerical calculations.