Quantum Harmonic Oscillator Energy
E = (n + 1/2)·ħ·ω
What it says
Even in its ground state an oscillator keeps half a quantum of energy — it can never be still.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
E | Energy level (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
n | Quantum number (dimensionless) | 1 |
ω | Angular frequency (rad/s) | T^-1 |
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