Expectation Value and Uncertainty of Helium Ion (He+) Electron Position in the Position Space Wave Function at Quantum Numbers n  4

Abstract

The positive helium ion consists of two protons and one orbital electron to be viewed as a hydrogenic atom. The use of ions has very potential, especially in the development of spintronic devices and plasma-based sterilization. This study aims to determine the expected value and position uncertainty of He^+ ion electrons. Determination of the expected value and position uncertainty is done by analytical calculation through the Schrodinger method approach, especially the radial part at quantum number n≤4, and numerical calculation with the help of a simulation program. The results showed that the main quantum number and orbital n, l influence the expectation value and position uncertainty.  The greater the main quantum number n, the expectation value of electron position decreases and the uncertainty of electron position increases. At the same time, the increase in the orbital quantum number l has an impact on the value, which tends to go down. This research is in accordance with de Broglie's hypothesis about the nature of dualism and the principle of uncertainty in the review of position space.