Quantum Mechanics 1D harmonic Oscillator

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The forum discussion centers on the 1D harmonic oscillator in Quantum Mechanics, specifically addressing a homework question regarding the wave function. The user seeks clarification on whether to provide the wave function for the ground state (n=1) or a general wave function in terms of n. The discussion emphasizes the importance of time dependence in the wave function, which can be derived from the Schrödinger equation. The user is advised to consider the eigenstates and their time evolution as part of the solution.

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Hi, I'm currently working through some exam papers from previous years before an upcoming module in Quantum Mechanics.

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I'm a little stumped with this one, I'm assuming that I'm looking at a 1D harmonic Oscillator and the wording of the question suggests that the wave function just needs to be stated and not actually proven (?).
In your opinion is this question looking for the wavefunction for n=1 or a general wavefunction in terms of n? its mostly the time dependence which has thrown me.
 

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I would say you can take the eigenfunction [tex]u_0,u_1[/tex] as given.
Eigenstates to different energies evolve differently in time.
The exact behaviour can be extracted from the full Schrödinger equation. Although I think you have probably written it at the start of solving the H.O., some Ansatz involving separation of variables.

The question is then looking for the time evolution of this composite state.
 

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