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The discussion focuses on the derivation of the wavefunction Ψ in both coordinate and momentum representations, specifically addressing the transformation from the integral form ∫dp to the expression ∫dp exp{ipx/h}Ψ(p). The user seeks clarification on why Ψ(x) can be represented as and challenges others to prove the relation \langle x | p \rangle = \exp \{i p x/ \hbar\}. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these foundational concepts in quantum mechanics.

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Here's a derivation of wavefunction of State Ψ in representations of coordinates and momentum
Ψ (x)=<x|Ψ >=<x|∫dp|p><p|Ψ >=∫dp<x|p><p|Ψ>=∫dp exp{ipx/h}Ψ(p)
Ψ (p)=<p|Ψ >=∫dx exp{-ipx/h}Ψ(x)


Ψ (x)=<x|Ψ >=<x|∫dp|p><p|Ψ >=∫dp<x|p><p|Ψ>=∫dp exp{ipx/h}Ψ(p)
i don't understand how ∫dp<x|p><p|Ψ> become ∫dp exp{ipx/h}Ψ(p)
Could you please tell me the drivation of this formula?

and another question is why Ψ (x) could be denoted as <x|Ψ >?
 
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You can prove (and I challenge you to do so) that [tex]\langle x | p \rangle = \exp \{i p x/ \hbar\}[/tex]

Try doing it by testing the action of [tex]\hat{p} |x \rangle[/tex] and using the completeness relation.
 
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