Hydrogen Atom Probability Densities in 3D

General Description

This program simulates the probability density of the first few (n = 1, 2, and 3, and associated l and m values) energy eigenstates for the Hydrogen atom (the Coulomb potential). The main window shows the energy level diagram for the solutions to the Coulomb potential in three dimensions. States may be selected either by using the dropdown menu item or by using the energy level diagram and clicking a dark green level, with specific n, l, and m values) which will turn bright green and change the state shown in the 2d and/or 3d visualization panel window. The probability is shown with a 3d cloud, with higher probability shown as a brighter sphere. This simulation is part of a suite of simulations by Jose Ignacio Fernández Palop of the University of Cordoba, Spain used to teach quantum mechanics. Additional simulations can be found on the OSP ComPADRE site. This JavaScript version is remixed by lookang.

Controls

State Drop Down Menu: Changes the state depicted
3D View Checkbox: Shows the X Y Z view of the atom
Energy Level Checkbox: Shows the energy level diagram
Color Drop Down Menu: Different Color scheme where brighter means more probable
Projection View: Different View Projection say Planar YZ for a better view of a plane projection