Quantum Theory

Schrodinger started with the idea of Conservation of Energy: KE + PE = Etotal .

He noted that

• KE = (1/2)mv2 = p2/2m, and that ?=h/p, so that p = h/? = (h/2?)*(2?/?) = ?k = p, so

KE = ?2k2/2m

• Etotal = hf = (h/2?)*(2?f) = ??.

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