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1. How do I prove <p> of the stationary states of H=(-hbar/2m)d2/dx2 + V(x) is zero?
How to prove <p> of stationary state = 0
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The discussion focuses on proving that the expectation value
of stationary states in quantum mechanics, specifically for the Hamiltonian H = (-ħ/2m)d²/dx² + V(x), is zero. Participants clarify that while
itself is not zero, its time derivative is indeed zero, indicating that
remains time-independent for stationary states. This conclusion is critical for understanding the behavior of quantum systems in stationary states.
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