Finding a Complex Conjugate value of wave function

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The discussion revolves around finding the complex conjugate of a wave function in polar coordinates, specifically ψ(r,θ,Φ). The user is uncertain whether to find the conjugate of ψ1 or ψ2, and seeks clarification on the possibility of obtaining a complex conjugate value. It is confirmed that if a_0 and r are real, the conjugate of ψ1 remains ψ1, while the conjugate of ψ2 is obtained by changing e^(iθ) to e^(-iθ). The user is studying independently and appreciates any guidance on this topic. Understanding the conjugate values is essential for solving related problems in quantum mechanics.
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First, sorry for my poor English and any impolite behavior might happen.

Here's two wave function(pic1) and problem below(pic2).
and they are polar coordinate problem ψ(r,θ,Φ)
You can see, problem requires conjugate function of ψ1.
Is it possible to find one? or is there a possibility that actually, problem requires complex conjugate function of ψ2? (I mean, error of problem)

I have withdrew from school temporarily. so there's no one whom I can ask about this.
so if you can't answer it directly, please tell me how I can find matters about this subject.

PS. There's no trouble integrating problem(pic2). It is actually from my textbook. but as I said, I'm studying it by myself, and I just want to know whether I can find a complex conjugate. So if you just confirm its possibility about complex conjugate value, I will appreciate you.

Regards and sorry for my poor English again. :)
 
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I assume ##a_0,r \in \mathbb{R}##, in which case the conjugate of ##\Psi_1## is ##\Psi_1## again. You get the conjugate of ##\Psi_2## by changing ##e^{i\theta}## to ##e^{-i\theta}\,.##
 
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