The Honors Element

Introducing the Schrödinger Equation and Particle in a Box (PLA 30)

In this episode, Ben and Morgan introduce the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics through the Schrödinger equation and the classic particle-in-a-box problem. They discuss the de Broglie relationship, wave-particle duality, and the physical implications of quantized energy levels, connecting these ideas to chemical systems and real experiments. With approachable analogies and examples, they make sense of the wave nature of matter and why it matters for chemistry.