Ch 2.1 The fundamental equation of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Time-dependent: $i\hbar\frac{\partial}{\partial t}|\psi\rangle = \hat{H}|\psi\rangle$. Time-independent: $\hat{H}|\psi\rangle = E|\psi\rangle$. It is linear, first-order in time, and deterministic. *Common confusion:* The Schrodi