Find the time dependent wave function

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If you are given the state of a system at t=0 in vector form, how do you find the wave function for arbitrary t?
 
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What do you mean by "vector form"? The wave function is determined by solving the Schrödinger equation for the given initial conditions.
 
I have figured it out now but thanks for your interest.
 

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