1. PHYS274 Atomic Structure I
Review: What is shown here ?
Announcements
3D Schrodinger Equation
Atomic Structure (Connection of QM and the fundamental elements and the periodic table !)

2. Announcements
Next Midterm: Monday November 13th will cover waves as particles (Chap 38), particles as waves (Chap 39) and quantum mechanics (Chap 40).
Posted a practice exam for midterm II on the course website.
Updated the Mastering Physics homework assignments up to the end of the semester

3. Goals for Chapter 41 (Atomic Structure)
To write the Schrödinger equation for a three-dimensional problem
To learn how to find the wave functions and energies for a particle in a three-dimensional box
To examine the full quantum-mechanical description of the hydrogen atom
To learn about quantization of orbital angular momentum; will examine how an external magnetic field affects the orbital motion of an atom’s electrons
To learn about the intrinsic angular momentum (spin) of the electron
To understand how the exclusion principle affects the structure of many-electron atoms
To study how the x-ray spectra of atoms indicate the structure of these atoms 3

4. What is shown here ?
Ans: Yes. Quantization of angular momentum and spin plays a critical role.
Is this connected to quantum mechanics ? 4

5. Here is the “big picture” idea
Note that this is the Schrodinger eqn in 3-dimensions
The quantization of angular momentum and spin will be key.
Now let’s work on the details

6. Introduction
The Bohr model, in which an atom’s electrons orbit its nucleus like planets around the sun, is inconsistent with the wave nature of matter. A correct treatment uses quantum mechanics and the three-dimensional Schrödinger equation.
To describe atoms with more than one electron, we also need to understand electron spin and the Pauli exclusion principle. These ideas explain why atoms that differ by just one electron (like lithium with three electrons per atom and helium with two electrons per atom) can be dramatically different in their chemistry. Li He 6

7. The Schrödinger equation in 3-D
Electrons in an atom can move in all three dimensions of space. If a particle of mass m moves in the presence of a potential energy function U(x, y, z), the Schrödinger equation for the particle’s wave function ψ(x, y, z, t) is
This is a direct extension of the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation. 7

8. The Schrödinger equation in 3-D: Stationary states
If a particle of mass m has a definite energy E, its wave function Ψ(x, y, z, t) is a product of a time-independent wave function Ψ(x, y, z) and a factor that depends on time but not position. Then the probability distribution function |Ψ(x, y, z, t)|2 = |Ψ (x, y, z)|2 does not depend on time (stationary states).
The function Ψ(x, y, z) obeys the time-independent Schrödinger equation in three dimensions: 8

9. Particle in a three-dimensional box
For a particle enclosed in a cubical box with sides of length L (see Figure below), three quantum numbers nX, nY, and nZ label the stationary states (states of definite energy).
The three states shown here are degenerate: Although they have different values of nX, nY, and nZ, they have the same energy E. 9

10. What does “degenerate” mean ?
adjective: degenerate dəˈjen(ə)rət/
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
Examples: "a degenerate form of a higher civilization” synonyms: debased, degraded, corrupt, impure; formal vitiated e.g. "a degenerate form of classicism"
In this case, “degenerate” means “degenerate in energy” or having the same energy

11. Particle in a 3-D box: Separation of Variables
Important technique for partial differential equations.
“Separation of variables”.
Now insert in here 11

12. Particle in a 3-D box: Separation of Variables (cont’d)
Now divide by X(x)Y(y)Z(z) 12

13. Particle in a 3-D box:Boundary conditions/results
On the walls, X, Y, Z must be zero 
X(x)=0 at x=0 and x=L;
Y(y)=0 at y=0 and y=L;
Z(z)=0 at z=0 and z=L 13

14. Application of this mathematics for EM waves
Standing EM waves inside a rectangular microwave oven
On the walls, X, Y, Z must be zero 
X(x)=0 at x=0 and x=L;
Y(y)=0 at y=0 and y=L;
Z(z)=0 at z=0 and z=L
Question: Why do the n’s start from one ?
Is nx=0 a solution ? 14

15. Clicker question on 3-D particle in a box
A particle in a cubical box is in a state of definite energy. The probability distribution function for this state
A. oscillates in time, with a frequency that depends on the size of the box.
B. oscillates in time, with a frequency that does not depend on the size of the box.
C. varies with time, but the variation is not a simple oscillation.
D. does not vary with time.
E. answer depends on the particular state of definite energy
Answer: D 15

16. Clicker question 3-D particle in a box
A particle in a cubical box is in a state of definite energy. The probability distribution function for this state
A. oscillates in time, with a frequency that depends on the size of the box.
B. oscillates in time, with a frequency that does not depend on the size of the box.
C. varies with time, but the variation is not a simple oscillation.
D. does not vary with time.
E. answer depends on the particular state of definite energy 16

17. Clicker question 3-D particle in a box
A particle is in a cubical box with sides at x = 0, x = L, y = 0, y = L, z = 0, and z = L.
When the particle is in the state nX = 2, nY = 1, nZ = 1, at which positions is there zero probability of finding the particle?
A. on the plane x = L/2
B. on the plane y = L/2
C. on the plane z = L/2
D. more than one of A., B., and C.
E. none of A., B., or C.
Answer: A 17

18. Clicker question 3-D particle in a box
A particle is in a cubical box with sides at x = 0, x = L, y = 0, y = L, z = 0, and z = L.
When the particle is in the state nX = 2, nY = 1, nZ = 1, at which positions is there zero probability of finding the particle?
A. on the plane x = L/2
B. on the plane y = L/2
C. on the plane z = L/2
D. more than one of A., B., and C.
E. none of A., B., or C.
Sin(2 pi)=0 18

19. The hydrogen atom: Quantum numbers
The Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom is best solved using coordinates (r, θ, ϕ) rather than (x, y, z) (see Figure at right).
The stationary states are labeled by three quantum numbers: n (which describes the energy), l (which describes orbital angular momentum), and ml (which describes the z-component of orbital angular momentum). 19

20. The hydrogen atom: Schrodinger Equation
Use this potential in the Schrodinger Equation
Use the separation of variables technique and spherical coordinates 20

21. The hydrogen atom: 3-D Schrodinger Equation21

22. The hydrogen atom: Results with Schrodinger
This result agrees with the Bohr model !
Here l=0,1,2,….n-1
This result does not agree with the Bohr model.
Question: Why ? What happens for n =1 ?
Here m=0,±1, ±2,…. ±l
The Bohr model does not include this part at all. 22

23. Some common notation
The letters s, p, d, (f) are used to refer to the values of the orbital angular momentum associated with a wavefunction.
Conventionally s means l=0, p means l=1, d means l=2 and occasionally f (l=3) are often used.
e.g. Let’s look at the 1s wavefunction of the hydrogen atom i.e. the n=1, l=1 wavefunction.

24. A quantum-mechanical system initially
in its ground level absorbs a photon and ends up in its first excited state. The system then absorbs a second photon and ends up in the second excited state.
For which of the following systems does the second photon have a longer wavelength than the first one ?
A harmonic oscillator
A hydrogen atom
A particle in a box
Impossible for any system by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
B (Note energy levels are equally spaced for the SHO and increase in spacing for the particle in a box). 24

25. A quantum-mechanical system initially
in its ground level absorbs a photon and ends up in its first excited state. The system then absorbs a second photon and ends up in the second excited state.
For which of the following systems does the second photon have a longer wavelength than the first one ?
A harmonic oscillator
A hydrogen atom
A particle in a box
Impossible for any system by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
B (Note energy levels are equally spaced for the SHO and increase in spacing for the particle in a box). 25

26. A quantum-mechanical system initially
in its ground level absorbs a photon and ends up in its first excited state. The system then absorbs a second photon and ends up in the second excited state.
For which of the following systems does the second photon have a longer wavelength than the first one ?
A harmonic oscillator
A hydrogen atom
A particle in a box
Impossible for any system by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
B (Note energy levels are equally spaced for the SHO and increase in spacing for the particle in a box). 26

27. A quantum-mechanical system initially
in its ground level absorbs a photon and ends up in its first excited state. The system then absorbs a second photon and ends up in the second excited state.
For which of the following systems does the second photon have a longer wavelength than the first one ?
A harmonic oscillator
A hydrogen atom
A particle in a box
Impossible for any system by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
B (Note energy levels are equally spaced for the SHO and increase in spacing for the particle in a box). 27

28. The hydrogen atom: Results
This result agrees with the Bohr model !
Here l=0,1,2,….n-1
This result does not agree with the Bohr model.
Question: Why ? What happens for n =1 ?
Here m=0,±1, ±2,…. ±l
The Bohr model does not include this part at all. 28

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31. Particle in a three-dimensional box
For a particle enclosed in a cubical box with sides of length L (see Figure below), three quantum numbers nX, nY, and nZ label the stationary states (states of definite energy).
The three states shown here are degenerate: Although they have different values of nX, nY, and nZ, they have the same energy E. 31

32. For next time Atomic concepts Read about spin.
Read material in advance
Review spherical coordinates, angular momentum
Read about spin.