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A wave function is said to be normalized if its total probability is equal to 1. This means that the chances of finding the particle described by the wave function in any location is 100%.
The probability density at a specific point x is equal to the absolute value squared of the wave function at that point, multiplied by a normalization constant. This can be expressed as P(x) = |Ψ(x)|^2.
The probability density is directly related to the uncertainty principle, as it represents the likelihood of finding a particle at a specific location. The uncertainty principle states that the more precisely the position of a particle is known, the less precisely its momentum can be known, and vice versa. Therefore, the probability density at a given point x can never be exactly 0, but it can be very small.
No, the probability density cannot be negative. This is because it represents the likelihood of finding a particle at a specific point, and the probability of finding a particle in a certain location cannot be negative. If the wave function is negative, it will be squared to get the probability density, resulting in a positive value.
The normalization of the wave function ensures that the total probability of finding a particle in any location is 100%. This means that the probability density at any point will be a valid probability value between 0 and 1. Normalization also allows for the comparison of probability densities between different wave functions.
