Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
quantum mechanics, probability current, nonrelativistic particles, spin
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Quantum mechanics attributes to matter the properties of waves. The postulate that matter behaves as a wave and can be described by a wave function provides a mathematical description or model of many previously unexplained physical phenomena such as the diffraction pattern of an electron beam. Although the wave function itself bears no physical significance, information about all physically observable quantities is contained within the wave function. The wave functions are solutions to a quantum mechanical wave equation.
Recommended Citation
Toit, Philip Du and Van Huele, Dr. Jean-Francois
(2013)
"The Quantum Mechanical Probability Current for Nonrelativistic Particles with Spin,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2782.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2782
