APFIVE Quantum Harmonic Oscillator Momentum Distribution
A quantum harmonic oscillator has energy levels given by En = (n+½)ħω. If a system transitions from the n=3 to n=1 state, what happens to the system’s momentum distribution?
A
It remains unchanged despite the energy change
B
It becomes wider with larger maximum values
C
It shifts to higher momentum values only
D
It becomes narrower with smaller maximum values
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