Monday, 25 August 2014

quantum mechanics - Pressure in Harmonic Oscillation


Classical Harmonic oscillator's energy depends on temperature as it equals $k_B$$T/2$. However, quantum harmonic oscillator energy is $(n+1/2)hf$. So, when T=0, quantum predicts motion.

I have been wondering what would happen if there is change in pressure? If the pressure is changed, does the quantum and classical prediction differ?




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