What is the method for solving the eigenvalue problem with integration by parts?

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The discussion centers on solving the eigenvalue problem defined by the operator O_{6} acting on the function Ψ(x), expressed as O_{6}Ψ(x) = λΨ(x). The integral formulation involves integrating Ψ(x') multiplied by x' from negative infinity to x. Participants emphasize the importance of differentiating both sides of the equation with respect to x to derive a simple ordinary differential equation (ODE) for Ψ(x), which is crucial for determining the eigenvalues λ that yield square-integrable eigenfunctions.

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Solve the eigenvalue problem O[tex]_{6}[/tex] [tex]\Psi[/tex](x) = [tex]\lambda[/tex] [tex]\Psi[/tex](x)

O[tex]_{6}[/tex][tex]\Psi[/tex](x) = [tex]\int[/tex] from negative infinity to x of dxprime *[tex]\Psi[/tex](xprime) * xprime
what values of eigenvalue [tex]\lambda[/tex] lead to square integral eigenfuctions? (Hint: Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x)

Im trying to do this with integration by parts but i keep getting infinity in some form or another. I am assuming [tex]\Psi[/tex](xprime) is equal to the derivative of [tex]\Psi[/tex](x) with respect to x. so i end up with [tex]\lambda[/tex][tex]\Psi[/tex](xprime) is equal to some integral that keeps working out to infinity. I don't want anyone to give me a solution but if anyone can give me a bump in the right direction i would be pumped.

Thanks
 
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You aren't paying enough attention to the hint. How do you find d/dx of an integral with x as the upper limit? You should get a simple ODE to solve for psi.
 

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