A chart for the energy levels of the square quantum well

Abstract

A chart for the quantum mechanics of a particle of mass $m$ in a one-dimensional potential well of width $w$ and depth $V_0$ is derived. The chart is obtained by normalizing energy and potential through multiplication by $8m{w}^2/h^2$, and gives directly the allowed couples (potential, energy), providing insights on the relation between the parameters and the number of allowed energy levels.

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