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Homework Statement
Using <[itex]\hat{p}[/itex]n> = ∫dxψ*(x)([itex]\hat{p}[/itex])nψ(x) and [itex]\hat{p}[/itex] = -ihbar∂x and the definition of the Fourier transform
show that <[itex]\hat{p}[/itex]> = ∫dk|[itex]\tilde{ψ}[/itex](k)|2hbar*k
2. The attempt at a solution
Let n = 1 and substitute the expression for the momentum operator. Transform the wavefunction and its conjugate. Take out all constants.
[itex]\hat{p}[/itex] = -ihbar/2pi∫dx∫dkeikx[itex]\tilde{ψ}[/itex]*(k)∂xdkeikx[itex]\tilde{ψ}[/itex]
Here I'm stuck. I tired applying the ∂x operator onto the eikx next to it. That cancels the negative sign, the i, and brings down a k. I thought I could change the the transform of the wavefunction and its conjugate into its norm squared and then I'd be left with ∫dxe2ikx but that integral does not give me 2pi.
have a made a mistake?
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