Schrodinger Equation Calculator
Calculate energy eigenvalues, wave functions, and quantum states for infinite wells and harmonic oscillators.
Inputs
m
kg
Results
Energy (Eₙ)
37.61 eV
Energy to Next Level
112.83 eV
Wavelength (λₙ)
0 m
Momentum (pₙ)0 kg·m/s
Transition Frequency27,280,000,000,000,000 Hz
Number of Nodes0
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Quantum Number (n): 1 is the ground state, higher values give excited states with more nodes.
- Select Potential Type: Infinite Square Well (particle in a box) or Harmonic Oscillator (equally spaced levels).
- Enter Well Width / Characteristic Length (m): atomic wells are ~1e-10 m (1 Å); quantum dots are ~10–100 nm.
- Set Particle Mass (kg): default is the electron mass (9.109e-31 kg).
- Read Energy (Eₙ) in eV, Wavelength (λₙ), and Number of Nodes — the ground state has zero nodes, n-th state has n−1 nodes.
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Formula
Eₙ = n²π²ℏ² / (2mL²)Related Calculators
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