DocumentCode
1460695
Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education, IEE Proceedings A
Author
Woods, R.C.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Sheffield Univ., UK
Volume
137
Issue
6
fYear
1990
fDate
11/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
371
Lastpage
375
Abstract
The traditional method of introducing wave mechanics to undergraduates is via the Schrodinger equation. This subject appears in a new light when the wave equation is avoided, and all the important results can be derived without using the Schrodinger equation. This approach gains simplicity and insight at the ultimate expense of generality. Examples, including a simplified treatment of Zener diodes, are given.
Keywords
teaching; wave mechanics; Schrodinger equation; Zener diodes; electronic engineering; teaching; undergraduates; wave mechanics;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education, IEE Proceedings A
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-702X
Type
jour
Filename
61617
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