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The discussion clarifies the interpretation of the quantum mechanics problem regarding the operator O(t) and its relation to eigenstates at time t=0. It emphasizes that O(t) does not need to be evaluated at t=0, but rather in terms of the eigenstates defined at that initial time. Additionally, it corrects a notation error in the answer, specifying that the terms should be um*(x) and un(x) without t dependence.

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However they said that time t=0 so I am confused how the exponent has a t in it surely it should be zero. Thanks
 

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They are telling you in part (b) to write ## O(t) ## in terms of the "eigenstates at t=0". ## O(t) ## is not required to be at ## t=0 ##. (the eigenstates at ## t=0 ##, is what they are referring to).b ## \\ ## Additional note: In the part you labeled "Answer: Unseen" , in the 3rd line, I think those should read ## u^*_m(x) ## and ## u_n(x) ##, without any ## t ## dependence.
 
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