Normalizing psi in harmonic oscillator

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The discussion centers on the normalization of a wave function PSI defined at t=0, expressed as a linear combination of eigenstates PHI(x,0)=C1phi1 + C2phi3. It is established that even with given coefficients C1 and C2, normalization must be verified by ensuring that the integral of the squared magnitudes of the coefficients equals one, specifically |C1|^2 + |C2|^2 = 1. This confirms that the wave function is normalized if the condition holds true.

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My question is pretty easy (i think). I have a wavefcn PSI defined at t=0. The PSI is a mix of several eigenstates. Let's say PHI(x,0)=C1phi1 + C2 phi3. Now C1 and C2 are given to me, so I am wondering is this wavefcn. already normalized, or do i have to normalize it despite definite C1 and C2 already being given?
 
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Since phi1 and phi2 are eigenstates they should be normalized already. I suggest you take the integral with C1 and C2 plugged in and see if it yields one. In other words show that |C_1|^2+|C_2|^2=1.
 
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