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Vinay080
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I am starting to learn Quantum mechanics. I can't wait for my completion of QM, as I am running behind all the concepts taught in the class; but I can't even go on studying chemistry, or I can't even analyse anything, without understanding the atoms in reality. I believe in (Russell's??) principle of reading equations by converting math-symbolic statements into english statements, and also in Feynman's principle of reading equations by comparing with reality. To be clear on what help I want in Schrodinger's equation, read these statements by Feynman (you may also enjoy reading Russell if interested):
So, I want to understand atoms, there reality, for that I want to read this (Schrodinger's) equation by comparing with physical real atom and knowing each term with the reality, viz. converting the equation completely into plain english without any technical words...
$$i \hbar \frac{\partial}{\partial t}\psi(\mathbf{r},t) = -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{\partial^2\psi}{\partial x^2}+V\psi$$
I will be happy if you all can also suggest me books or papers with respect to this matter.
I have already asked this question in other physics website, I am asking this here also, to get more help.
..I have the specific, physical example of what he's trying to analyze [from math equation], and I know from instinct and experience the properties of the thing...
So, I want to understand atoms, there reality, for that I want to read this (Schrodinger's) equation by comparing with physical real atom and knowing each term with the reality, viz. converting the equation completely into plain english without any technical words...
$$i \hbar \frac{\partial}{\partial t}\psi(\mathbf{r},t) = -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{\partial^2\psi}{\partial x^2}+V\psi$$
I will be happy if you all can also suggest me books or papers with respect to this matter.
I have already asked this question in other physics website, I am asking this here also, to get more help.