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Anderson, Bruce D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2012
Many quantum mechanical models are discussed as part of the undergraduate physical chemistry course to help students understand the connection between eigenvalue expressions and spectroscopy. Typical examples covered include the particle in a box, the harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor, and the hydrogen atom. This article demonstrates that…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Quantum Mechanics, Mechanics (Physics)
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Anderson, Bruce D.; Gordon, Christopher M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
In this experiment, linear polyynes are synthesized and then the predictions of a one-dimensional, particle in a box are used to calculate the quantum mechanical box length for the polyynes. A solution of graphite in ethanol is irradiated with a Nd:YAG laser (532 nm) and the resulting solution is filtered and analyzed. Data from gas…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Lasers