The biggest limitation by far is that an exact solution is possible for only a small number of initial conditions. For example, one can figure out the solution for permitted states of one electron around a nucleus. However, there is no exact solution for even two electrons around a nucleus.
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Boundary conditions allow to determine constants involved in the equation. They are basically the same thing as initial conditions in Newton's mechanics (actually they are initial conditions).
Erwin Schrodinger
The solutions to the Schrödinger wave equation describe the quantum states of a particle or system, encapsulating all possible information about its behavior and properties. These solutions, known as wave functions, provide probabilities for finding a particle in various positions and states. They are key to understanding phenomena in quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement. The square of the wave function's magnitude gives the probability density of locating the particle in space.
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