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

4. Let’s take a step back… Introductory Physics – Newtonian Mechanics 1) Start with the differential Equation 2) Find the general solution 3) Put in initial conditions Write the specific equation of motion

5. This was not the only way to find out about motion Energy Lagrangian Mechanics Hamiltonian Mechanics

6. Schrödinger approach is similar in steps, but different in interpretation. 1) Start with the differential Equation – putting in the correct potential 2) Find the general solutions 3) Put in initial conditions 4) Solve for the specific wavefunctions

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