Significance of ψ(Wave function) and ψ2

1. Significance of ψ and ψ2
Dr. Mithil Fal Desai
Shree Mallikarjun and Shri Chetan
Manju Desai College Canacona Goa
ψ ψ2

2. Ψ and Ψ2
Ψ (Psi) is a wave function represented in the
Schrodinger wave equation, which represents the
state of the electron. Its corresponding probability
density (Ψ2) gives the probability of finding the
electron in a particular region in space.

3. Schrodinger equation

4. Properties of wave function (ψ)

5. End note
Several wave function satisfy these properties and
each of these have corresponding energies. These
wave functions are called orbitals. In hydrogen atom
the wave function which has lowest energy level(E1) is
𝝍1.
There are number of acceptable solutions of the wave
function and each orbital is described by set of three
quantum numbers n, l and m.