The one-dimensional rectangular potential well problem is one of the standard examples used in courses to illustrate quantum-mechanical properties. It has also been of value in the study of nuclear energy states. However, it is necessary to resort to graphical or numerical procedures at the last if one desires explicit values for the energy levels. It is the purpose of this article to point out a simpler and more perspicuous method of graphical solution than those used at the present time.

Topics
Nuclear energy, Quantum mechanical properties
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1955
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