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[SOLVED] Wave Function Solution
An electron is found to be in a state given by the wave function http://rogercortesi.com/eqn/tempimagedir/eqn7955.png
Find the value of A.
The normalization of the wave function: http://rogercortesi.com/eqn/tempimagedir/eqn9043.png
where [tex]\psi[/tex]* is found by replacing i with -i.
Since the wave function is completely real, the normalization is simply the wavefunction squared, then
I know that the integral of the normalization from negative infinity to infinity is equal to one, when integrated with respect to dx, but I have no idea as to how to solve this integral and find A. Is there a simplification that I am missing, or is it just a really difficult integral?
This is my first time posting with an equation editor, so if the programming does not come out I will repost with pictures. Thanks so much for your help.
Homework Statement
An electron is found to be in a state given by the wave function http://rogercortesi.com/eqn/tempimagedir/eqn7955.png
Find the value of A.
Homework Equations
The normalization of the wave function: http://rogercortesi.com/eqn/tempimagedir/eqn9043.png
where [tex]\psi[/tex]* is found by replacing i with -i.
The Attempt at a Solution
Since the wave function is completely real, the normalization is simply the wavefunction squared, then
I know that the integral of the normalization from negative infinity to infinity is equal to one, when integrated with respect to dx, but I have no idea as to how to solve this integral and find A. Is there a simplification that I am missing, or is it just a really difficult integral?
This is my first time posting with an equation editor, so if the programming does not come out I will repost with pictures. Thanks so much for your help.
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