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Schrödinger Equation

Quantum · 1926

Equation: iℏ ∂ψ/∂t = Ĥψ
Field: Quantum
Named After: Erwin Schrödinger
Symbols: ψ wavefunction · ℏ reduced Planck constant · Ĥ Hamiltonian (total energy) operator · i imaginary unit
Significance: How quantum states evolve in time. Everything from chemistry's periodic trends to semiconductors falls out of solving it.
Year: 1926

Minerals

Corundum Spinel

Theories

Many-Worlds Interpretation Nuclear Shell Model Copenhagen Interpretation Quantum Mechanics Quantum Gravity

Related

Qubit State Klein–Gordon Equation Dirac Equation Bloch's Theorem Wave Equation Bohr Model Energy Levels

Constants

Reduced Planck constant

Requires

Elements

Hydrogen Helium

Referenced by

constant

Reduced Planck constant

element

Helium Hydrogen

equation

Bloch's Theorem Bohr Model Energy Levels Derivative Dirac Equation Klein–Gordon Equation Qubit State Wave Equation

theory

Copenhagen Interpretation Many-Worlds Interpretation Nuclear Shell Model Quantum Gravity Quantum Mechanics

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