Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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ISBN: 9781107189638
Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.58P
(a)
To determine
The energy of N isolated atoms.
(b)
To determine
The lowest energy of the system.
(c)
To determine
The cohesive energy per atom.
(d)
To determine
The numerical value of cohesive energy per atom.
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