I Normalization of wave functions

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Normalization of wave functions requires understanding their relationships, such as orthonormality, to determine if integrated wave functions remain normalized. The norm in Hilbert space is defined by the scalar product, specifically for square-integrable functions in position representation. The original question lacks sufficient detail about the wave functions to provide a definitive answer. Additionally, the discussion suggests that the inquiry resembles a homework question, indicating a need for proper forum etiquette. The thread has been closed for further responses.
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Is there any properties of normalisation that can be used when encountering superstition of wavefunctions
If wave functions are individually normalized does it mean that they are also normalized if phi 1 and phi 2 are integrated over infinity?

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Can you explain your question more clearly?
 
The question in the OP cannot be answered, except one has more information on the three wave functions. E.g., if they are orthonormal to each other, then there's a unique answer.

Also the norm in Hilbert space is of course the norm induced by its scalar product. I.e., in position representation, where the Hilbert space is the space of square-integrable functions, this scalar product is defined as
$$\langle \psi_1 | \psi_2 \rangle=\int_{\mathbb{R}} \mathrm{d} x \psi_1^*(x) \psi_2(x),$$
and thus the norm of a wave function is
$$\|\psi \|=\sqrt{\langle \psi|\psi \rangle}, \quad \langle \psi|\psi \rangle=\int_{\mathbb{R}} \mathrm{d} x |\psi(x)|^2.$$
 
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