Modification to the wavefunction with application of an electric field

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The application of an electric field to a one-dimensional infinite potential well modifies the wavefunction and results in a shift in energy levels. This shift corresponds directly to the energy introduced by the electric field. The discussion highlights the mathematical implications of this modification and provides a solution demonstrating the changes in the wavefunction due to the external field.

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how is the wavefunction of 1-D infinite well modified by the application of an electric field to the well.
 
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i have attached a solution here
 

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All the energy levels will suffer a shift in energy corresponding to the energy in the electric field.
 
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