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The discussion revolves around a problem involving two non-interacting particles in an infinite potential well, specifically focusing on calculating the expectation value of the square of the distance between the particles under different conditions: distinguishable particles, indistinguishable bosons, and indistinguishable fermions.

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  • Participants discuss the conditions under which the particles are treated as distinguishable or indistinguishable and the implications of these classifications on the calculation of the expectation value. There is a question about the appropriateness of seeking help for a take-home exam.

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Two non interacting particles in an infinite potential well. ψn and ψl conditions (n≠l)
find <(x1-x2)^2> when:
1-)particles are distinguishable,
2-)particles are indistinguishable bosons
3-)particles are indistinguishable fermions
 
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Are you allowed to ask for help for a take home exam?

Have you started work on these at all?
 
Matterwave said:
Are you allowed to ask for help for a take home exam?

Have you started work on these at all?

yep I'm allowed to take help coz i will explain it too. and yes i started to work on it but I'm stuck
 
You should show your work/approach so we can better help you where you're stuck.
 

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