Particle in A Box
Description: An IBM program that illustrates the wave of a particle in either a one- or two-dimensional box.
Source: JCE Software
Year: 1994 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Simulation, Particles, Waves, Wave Function
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Poor
- Time to results is high
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Results are only observable with guidance
Difficulty: Medium
- Prior training is required
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Sequential manipulations are required
Safety precautions:
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Eye protection recommended
Class: Simulation, Atomic Structure, Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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