Problem 8.1 – Griffith’s Intro to QM

Problem 8.1

Use a gaussian trial function (Equation 8.2) to obtain the lowest upper bound you can on the ground state energy of (a) the linear potential: V(x)=\alpha |x|; (b) the quartic potential: V(x)=\alpha x^4.$

Solution:

Problem 8.1 - Griffith's Intro to QM 1 of 2
Problem 8.1 - Griffith's Intro to QM 2 of 2

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