The discussion centers on the application of l'Hospital's Rule to the equation exp(i*k-a)*x=0 as x approaches infinity. It is established that if the parameter 'a' is greater than zero, the limit approaches zero due to exponential damping, specifically in the form exp(-a*x)*f(x), where f(x) = exp(i*k*x) remains bounded. The conclusion is that l'Hospital's Rule can be effectively utilized in this scenario to evaluate the limit as x approaches infinity.
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teroenza said:Homework Statement
In a solutions manual I read exp(i*k-a)*x=0 when x= inf. I don't see how this happens.
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Is there a procedure for dealing with this like l'Hospital's rule?
Like if I distribute the x for exp(i*k*x-a*x) then substitute inf, and get exp(inf-inf).