Particle in a spherically symmetric potential

In quantum mechanics, a particle in a spherically symmetric potential refers to a scenario where a particle is subjected to a potential that only depends on the distance from a central point, rather than the direction. This type of potential typically takes the form \( V(r) \), where \( r \) is the radial distance from the origin (the center of symmetry). ### Characteristics of Spherically Symmetric Potential 1.