# Relation b/w Energy and principal quantum no.
Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization formula: ∮ pdx = nh
where V(x) = kx^n
→ principal quantum no.
n ∝ E^(1/(1+n))
applies for all cases.
1/λ ∝ E^(-1/3 + 1/n)
where λ is amplitude
Note: Any question of time or distance can be solved using this relation.
(related to dependence)
Example: Planetary motion (derivation of Kepler's 3rd Law)
Solution:
V = -GMm/r
t ∝ A^(1-n/2) = A^(1+n/2) = A^(3/2)
=> t² ∝ A³ => t² ∝ a³
P-135
Consider circular orbits in a central force potential V(x) = -k/x^n, where k > 0 and n < 2. If the time period of a circular orbit of radius R is T₁ and that of radius 2R is T₂, then T₂/T₁ is?
Solution:
V = -kr^(-n)
t ∝ A^(1-n/2) when V = kx^m
t ∝ A^(1+n/2)
T₂/T₁ = (R₂/R₁)^(1+n/2) = (2R/R)^(1+n/2) = 2^(1+n/2)
Q: A particle is moving in potential V(x) = kx⁴. If its amplitude is doubled, then its time period of oscillation will become:
Solution:
V(x) = kx⁴ → n = 4
t ∝ A^(1+n/2)
T₂/T₁ = (A₂/A₁)^(1+n/2) = (2A/A)^(1+4/2) = 2³
T₂ = 8T₁
Q: Consider the motion of a classical particle in a one-dimensional double-well potential V(x) = 1/4(x²-2)². If the particle is displaced infinitesimally from the minimum on the positive axis (and friction is neglected), then the particle motion will be:
Solution:
Let the particle having test mass, m = 1
V(x) = 1/4(x²-2)² → V'(x) = x(x²-2) = 0
x = 0, ±√2
x₀ = 0, ±√2
V''(x) = 3(x²-2)
→ at x₀ = 0, V''(x) = -9 = -ve (max.)
→ at x₀ = ±√2, V''(x) = 4 = +ve (min.)
∴ k = V''(x₀=±√2) = 4
∴ ω = √(k/m) = √(4/1) = 2
∴ The particle will execute simple harmonic motion in the right well
with an angular frequency, ω = 2.
Relation Between Energy and Principle Quantum
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