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radial equation

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The radial equation is

[ ] ℏ2-d2u- ℏ2-l(l +-1) − 2m dr2 + V + 2m r2 u = Eu

It’s derivation is straight forward using separation of variables with the time independent Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates.


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See Also: time independent Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates


Cross-references: time independent Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates, separation of variables
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Physics Classification: 03.65.-w (Quantum mechanics )

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