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Homework Statement



Write out matrix representation of P.

Also, do P|ψ>


Homework Equations



ψ=ψ0 + 2ψ1

ψ0=(1/∏)1/4 exp(- u2/2)

ψ1=(1/∏)1/4 √2 exp(- u2/2)

P= 1/(i*∏) d/du


The Attempt at a Solution



I've no clue what to do. If I had a ψm ψn I would, but what do I do with just ψ0 ψ1?
 
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stalker7d7 said:

Homework Statement



Write out matrix representation of P.

Also, do P|ψ>


Homework Equations



ψ=ψ0 + 2ψ1

ψ0=(1/∏)1/4 exp(- u2/2)

ψ1=(1/∏)1/4 √2 exp(- u2/2)

P= 1/(i*∏) d/du


The Attempt at a Solution



I've no clue what to do. If I had a ψm ψn I would, but what do I do with just ψ0 ψ1?
What would you do in the former case?