This applet plots hydrogen atom states in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Specifically, it plots the probability densities in the stationary states ynlm(x,y,z).
Notes:
 | Probability densities between 15% and 40% of maximum are plotted in blue, and those from 40% to 100% of maximum are plotted in red. Intensity is equal to the probability density divided by the maximum in the particular state. Densities below 15% of maximum are not plotted. |
| To avoid a lattice-like appearance, the points are plotted at randomized locations within each grid cell. |
| In the demo version, n is restricted to n=1,2,3. In the full version, n=4,5,6 are also available. |
| Rendering progress is indicated by the clock. The finer the grid, the slower the rendering. |
Instructions for use
| Enter the desired quantum numbers using the popup menus provided. |
| The grid may be changed using the popup menu. |
| The axes may be shown or hidden using the checkbox. |
| To change the angle of view, drag the plot area using the mouse (horizontally to vary the azimuthal angle and vertically to vary the polar angle.) When the grid is set to its coarsest value, changes in the view angle occur in real time. |
| To restore the applet to its original condition, click "reset". |