Slides where produced by Prof. Lance Cooper at University of Illinois

Let’s take a step back… Introductory Physics – Newtonian Mechanics1)  Start with the differential Equation2)  Find the general solution3)  Put in initial conditionsWrite the specific equation of motion

This was not the only way to find out about motionEnergyLagrangian MechanicsHamiltonian Mechanics

Schrödinger approach is similar in steps, but different in interpretation.1)  Start with the differential Equation – putting in the correct potential2)  Find the general solutions3)  Put in initial conditions4)  Solve for the specific wavefunctions

Slides where produced by Prof. Lance Cooper at University of Illinois