Particle in a potential well of harmonic oscillator

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Homework Statement


I have a similar problem to this one on Physicsforum from a few years ago.


Homework Equations


Cleggy has finished part a) saying he gets the answer as
Ψ(x, t) = (1/√2) (ψ1(x)exp(-3iwt/2+ iψ3(x)exp(-7iwt/2)

OK
classical angular frequency ω0 = √C/m for period of oscillation T = 2∏ / ω0
I note that E0 = ½ ħ ω0




The Attempt at a Solution


I have, for a wave packet with equal coefficients for 1st & 2nd stationary state wave function;
ψA(x,t) = 1/√2 (ψ0(x) e-iwt/2 + ψ1(x) e-3iwt/2)

This question asks for vaidity for t>0

I don't get how he got there.
Could someone expand this please
 
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Suppose \psi_n(x,t) are the eigenstates with energy E_n.

Then a generic state (general solution of the Schrodinger equation) can be written as the superposition of these states:

\psi(x,t)=\sum_{n}a_n\psi_n(x,t)=\sum_{n}a_n\psi_n(x)e^{-iE_n t/\hbar}

Now match this with the initial condition to find the coefficients a_n and use the energy states for the harmonic oscillator:

E_n=\hbar\omega\left(n+\frac12\right)
 
Ah! Yes, I hadn't done reading ahead enough, so hadn't got to that bit.
Thanks for the pointer, though.
 
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