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UCI Chem 131A Quantum Principles (Winter 2013)
Lec 13. Quantum Principles -- Hydrogen Atoms: Radial Functions & Solutions  --
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Instructor: A.J. Shaka, Ph.D

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Description: This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics and principles of quantum chemistry with applications to nuclear motions and the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom. It also examines the Schrödinger equation and study how it describes the behavior of very light particles, the quantum description of rotating and vibrating molecules is compared to the classical description, and the quantum description of the electronic structure of atoms is studied.

Recorded on February 6, 2014.

Index of Topics:
0:57    The Radial Functions
7:12    The Rydberg Constant
8:24    Practice Problem 16
13:39    The Bohr Radius
15:07    Some Observations
22:54    Notation
26:55    The Wavefunctions
31:59    Radial Nodes
33:58    Radial Distribution Functions
36:44    Integrating Wavefunctions
37:29    Practice Problem 17
43:11    Interpretation

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