Particle in one dimension wave function from Quantum Mechanics

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to the wave function of a particle in one dimension, a topic within Quantum Mechanics. Participants are exploring various aspects of the problem, including plotting the graph of the wave function and verifying the correctness of their previous solutions.

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  • Participants discuss methods for plotting the graph, with suggestions for using software like Excel and LaTeX. There are inquiries about the correctness of previous parts of the problem, specifically parts (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv), prompting a review of their own work.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on troubleshooting their own solutions. There is an emphasis on self-assessment and critical evaluation of their answers, particularly regarding integration and the interpretation of results.

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Homework Statement
Using various def's in Quantum Mechanics for a particle in one dimension.
Relevant Equations
Wave function
Hi,

I try and solve this problem

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I have solved the problem in different parts

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But me not sure how to plot the graph. Maybe someone knows?

Merci
 
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BlondEgg said:
But me not sure how to plot the graph. Maybe someone knows?
With a plotting program? Excel has the ERF function that you can use.
 
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kuruman said:
With a plotting program? Excel has the ERF function that you can use.
merci

I plotted in overleaf latex

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Do you know if the other parts (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) are good?

Best wishes to you
 
BlondEgg said:
Do you know if the other parts (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) are good?
What do you think? There comes a time when you need to troubleshoot your own work. Look at your answers and try to prove them wrong. If you can't, then they are probably correct.

For example, in (i) when you integrated did you get 1 or did you not?
In (ii), is you answer the magnitude-squared of what you got in (i) or is it not?

And so on.
 
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