Quantum Oscillator: Problem 8 - Express x_c as Fn of Mass & Restoring Parameter

[alchemistoff]

Homework Statement

Problem 8.
1. Express the distance x_c as a function of the mass m and the restoring
parameter c used in Problem 7.

(Problem 7.
1. Calculate the energy of a particle subject to the potential V(x) = V_0 +<br /> cx^2/2 if the particle is in the third excited state.
2. Calculate the energy eigenvalues for a particle moving in the potential
V(x) = cx^2/2 + bx.)

Quantum Mechanic. Chapter 3. Daniel B. Res.

Homework Equations

H=\frac{p^2}{2m}+\frac{m\omega ^2}{2}x^2

The Attempt at a Solution

I cannot understand what is actually meant by this parameter x_c and how to approach the problem.

 

[vela]

It might help if you provided the complete problem statement for problem 8. The reference to problem 7 just means c is a spring constant; it doesn't say anything about what x_c is supposed to represent.

 

[alchemistoff]

Problem 8.
1. Express the distance x_c as a function of the mass m and the restoring
parameter c used in Problem 7.
2. If c is multiplied by 9, what is the separation between consecutive eigenvalues?
3. Show that x_c is the maximum displacement of a classical particle moving
in a harmonic oscillator potential with an energy of \hbar\omega/2.

 

[vela]

Well, your confusion is understandable if this is all the info you have. I have no idea how x_c is defined either.