In the Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Hydrogen Atom, the Functions

question 25

Essay

In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the functions  and ² both feature prominently. Briefly explain (in principle) how they are obtained and what, if anything, their physical meanings are.

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