Transformation Function - Position & Momentum Operators

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around deriving the transformation function in quantum physics, specifically the expression ⟨x'│p' ⟩=Nexp{(ip' x')/ℏ}. The original poster is seeking clarification on how to incorporate both p' and x' into the exponential term and the origin of the normalization constant N.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to understand the derivation process and expresses confusion regarding the transition from a differential equation to the final expression. Some participants suggest that the problem may be analogous to solving a specific type of differential equation, while others question the complexity of the problem.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of the differential equation involved, but no consensus has been reached on the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

The original poster indicates a lack of clarity in examples found, which seem to skip steps in the derivation process. There is also uncertainty about the normalization constant N and its derivation.

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Homework Statement


I am currently studying for my quantum physics exam and I am trying to derive the Transformation function:
⟨x'│p' ⟩=Nexp{(ip' x')/ℏ}

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⟨x'│p' ⟩=Nexp{(ip' x')/ℏ}

The Attempt at a Solution



Now I get how to get to
p'⟨x'│p' ⟩=-iℏ d/dx' ⟨x'│p' ⟩

but i can't work out how to get both the p' and the x' into the expontential and I am not sure how to explain where the N comes from. Every example i find seems to jump from p'⟨x'│p' ⟩=-iℏ d/dx' ⟨x'│p' ⟩ straight to ⟨x'│p' ⟩=Nexp{(ip' x')/ℏ} without any explanation.
Would anybody be able to explain how to do this?
Thanks
 
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Well, you have a differential equation,
[tex]p \langle x \vert p \rangle = -i\hbar \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x} \langle x \vert p \rangle[/tex]
do you know how to solve it?
 
No. Is this problem easier than I am making it?
 
Do you know how to solve [itex]a f(x)=f'(x)[/itex]? This is exactly the same.
 

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