Eigenfunction and Eigenvalue of momentum operator

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Homework Statement


Find all eigenfunction of momentum operator in x(px=h/i*d/dx) and their eigenvalues.

Homework Equations


operator*eigenfunction=eigenvalue*eigenfunction
Operator=px

The Attempt at a Solution



I really don't have any clues

Thank you
 
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icejipo said:
Find all eigenfunction of momentum operator in x(px=h/i*d/dx) and their eigenvalues.

Hi icejipo! Welcome to PF! :smile:

(have a lamda: λ :smile:)

Hint: for an eigenfunction, you need to solve the equation (h/i)dy/dx = λy, for any constant λ. :wink:
 

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