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Reshma
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For this given wavefunction of a hydrogen atom in 2s state, verify if the function is normalized:
[tex]\psi_{200} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{32\pi a^3}}\left(2 - \frac{r}{a}\right)e^{\frac{-r}{2a}}[/tex]
My work:
I have to verify:
[tex]\int_{all space} \psi_{200}^2 dV = 1[/tex]
[tex]dV = 4\pi r^2dr[/tex]
So,
[tex]\int_{all space} \psi_{200}^2 dV [/tex]
[tex]= \frac{1}{8a^3}\int^{\infty}_{0} \left(2 - \frac{r}{a}\right) ^2 e^{\frac{-r}{2a}} r^2dr[/tex]
This integral looks like a monster to evaluate . Someone help me out here!
[tex]\psi_{200} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{32\pi a^3}}\left(2 - \frac{r}{a}\right)e^{\frac{-r}{2a}}[/tex]
My work:
I have to verify:
[tex]\int_{all space} \psi_{200}^2 dV = 1[/tex]
[tex]dV = 4\pi r^2dr[/tex]
So,
[tex]\int_{all space} \psi_{200}^2 dV [/tex]
[tex]= \frac{1}{8a^3}\int^{\infty}_{0} \left(2 - \frac{r}{a}\right) ^2 e^{\frac{-r}{2a}} r^2dr[/tex]
This integral looks like a monster to evaluate . Someone help me out here!
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