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Harmonic Oscillator Potential in Quantum Mechanics - Lecture 8

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Overview

Explore the quantum behavior of the harmonic oscillator, one of the most fundamental problems in physics, in this 24-minute video from the Computational Quantum Mechanics series. Dive into the spring force's quantum world manifestation and learn how to construct coherent states. Utilize VPython to create computer animations that visualize complex quantum mechanical concepts. Access the accompanying code on Trinket to enhance your understanding and practice implementing the concepts discussed. Gain insights into the weird behaviors of quantum mechanics through visual representations and computational techniques.

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Harmonic oscillator potential (Computational Quantum Mechanics 8)

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