Polarizability of a single hydrogen atom

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Homework Statement

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I have solved Schrödingen equation, while getting
psi(x)=c1*cos(kx)+c2*sin(kx), where k=sqrt(2Em)/hbar
I cannot understand which boundary conditions I schould use.

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Bump; is the approach to use perturbation theory with the Stark effect?

Polarizability of a single hydrogen atom

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Polarizability of a single hydrogen atom

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The Attempt at a Solution

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