Integrating Complex Conjugates: Solving the Integral with a Constant y

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The discussion focuses on solving the integral of the product of complex conjugates, specifically the integral of f*(x-y/2)f(x+y/2)dx from -infinity to infinity, where y is treated as a constant. The integral involves the wave function f, which is referred to as psi, but lacks specific details about its form. Attempts to apply the Fourier convolution theorem were unsuccessful, indicating the need for additional information about the function f to proceed with the solution.

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Homework Statement


int(f*(x-y/2)f(x+y/2)dx) from -infinity to infinity

* denotes complex conjugation

y can be treated as a constant in this integral.

The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried the Fourier convolution theorem but that didn't seem to work.
 
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Don't you have any kind of information on f?
 
f is meant to be the usual coordinate space wave function. So you can think of it as psi but no more specific information than that.
 

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