Quantum Bound States

Advanced concepts in physics can be difficult for students to grasp, even at university level. Quantum physics attempts to describe the nature of the universe at the smallest scale, so it is impossible to visualize exactly what is happening without simulations to help you out.

Quantum Bound States is a Java-based program designed to make it easier for students to understand various concepts. It helps teachers explain the properties of quantum particles bound in potential wells, as well as how the wave function and probability densities change over time.­

You can choose between multiple types of wells, configure their potential and even create a superposition state by providing coefficients. In the bottom chart, the application can display either the probability density or wave function. For the latter, you can also hide or show various wave function views.

When using the default color scheme, the information in the charts is displayed on a dark background. However, you can enable the alternative while color scheme, as well as select the colors to be used for each visual element.

Once you’ve created a configuration, you can save it to a file and load it again at a later date, which can be useful when presenting the same concepts to multiple groups of students.