Normalization of wave functions (hydrogen)

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The discussion focuses on the normalization of the (1,0,0) and (2,0,0) wave functions for hydrogen, emphasizing the need to square the wave function and integrate it to verify normalization. The integral of the square of the wave function's norm should equal one, indicating that the total probability of finding the particle in space is complete. Participants express uncertainty about the integration process and the implications of normalization. The key takeaway is that a properly normalized wave function ensures the probability of locating the particle within the defined space sums to one. Understanding these principles is essential for confirming the normalization of quantum wave functions.
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Homework Statement



Show that the (1,0,0) and (2,0,0) wave functions listed in table 7.1 are properly normalized.

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Homework Equations



psi.n.l.ml.(r,theta,phi)=R.n.l.(r)THETA.l.ml.(theta)PHI.ml.(phi)

The Attempt at a Solution



To normalize a wave function you square the function and integrate it, then multiply the original function by 1 over the sqrt of the integral to make it equal 1 correct? How do i checked to see if these are normalized?
 
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If a wavefunction is normalised, what can you say about integral of the square of the norm of the wavefunction?
 
would it be the original wave function? or just 1? I am not exactly sure how to integrate this either...
 
It would be equal to one, since the integral over the whole space of the square of the norm of the wavefunction is equal to the probabilty of finding the particle in that space. Since we want it to be normalised, this means that this probability is equal to one.
 

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