Potential Step and Wave Functions

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The discussion revolves around solving a quantum mechanics problem involving potential step and wave functions. The wave functions are defined for different regions: outside the potential step, within the potential barrier, and inside the well. There is a suggestion that the wave function in the region 0<x<a should represent a standing wave, and clarification is provided that multiplying the spatial wave function by exp(-iwt) is necessary to achieve this. The importance of correctly applying the Schrödinger equation to obtain the solution is emphasized. Overall, the conversation focuses on the correct formulation and interpretation of wave functions in quantum mechanics.
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For x>b, Ψ(x) = Ae-ikx + Beikx , where k = (√2mE)/hbar
a<x<b Ψ(x) = Ce-ik'x + Deik'x , where k = (√2m(U2 - E)/hbar

This is the problem part
0<x<a Ψ(x) = Fsink''x , where k = (√2m(E+U1)/hbar
I think this should be a standing wave, but am not sure if I am correct or not as I've never encountered a question like this before.

x<0 Ψ(x) = 0
 
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I think you solution is correct. As concerns the standing wave, note that the spatial wave function should be multiplied by exp(-iwt) with w=E/hbar in order to get the solution to the Shrodinger equation. This will give you a standing wave.
 
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