1 Dimentional Schrodinger equation

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The discussion focuses on solving the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation for the wave function ψ(x) = A(a^2 - x^2) within the region -a < x < +a, where ψ(x) = 0 outside this interval. Participants addressed four main tasks: graphing the wave function, calculating the normalization constant A, determining the probability of finding the particle between x = 0 and x = a/2, and verifying that the wave function satisfies the non-relativistic Schrödinger equation with the given potential energy function U(x) = -((ħ²)/(ma²))(x²/(a²-x²)). The normalization constant was found to be A = (√15)/(4√a^5), and the probability of finding the particle in the specified range is 39.4%.

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Homework Statement


Consider the one dimensional wave funciton give below.
a) Draw a graph of the wave function for the region defined.
b) Determine the value of the normalization constant
c) what is the probability of finding the particle between x = 0 and x = a/2
d) show that the wave function is a solution of the non-relativistic wave equation (Schrödinger equation) for the potential energy function give below.
ψ(x) = A(a^2-x^2) for -a < x < +a
ψ(x) = 0 for x< -a and x > a
U(x) = -((h bar)^2/ma^2)(x^2/(a^2-x^2))

Homework Equations


shown above

The Attempt at a Solution


a)
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b)

a
∫ ψ(x)^2 dx =1
-a

a
∫ (A(a^2-x^2))^2 dx = 1
-a

A = (√15 )/4√a^5

c)
39.4%

d)I was given the question without answer, some help verifying my answer would be appreciated!
 
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for part d, do I just do this?:
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