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The time-averaged potential of a neutral hydrogen atom is given by 4s (1 + 7) wo r where q is the magnitude of the electronic charge, and cx-' = ao/2, ao being the Bohr radius. Find the distribution of charge (both continuous and discrete) that will give this potential and interpret your result physically.

It is taken from "Classical Electrodynamic 3rd" by Jackson and I know it will use the Poisson Equation.

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Lets rewrite the potential as:
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Poisson equation states that:
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Therefore:
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The Del operator in spherical coordinates is:
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