Which R and Angular Parts Create a 2p Wave for 2p to 1s Transition?

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I am trying to calculate the selection rules from 2p to 1s. Above are the three results in (1152)-.(1154). And In the image one also finds the spherical harmonics factors. I can not determine which R and angular parts that give the three 2p waves. Can you show which ones that will create one of the 2p waves and integrate the radial (radius part) part of that integral?

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The image is taken from this site:
http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/qmech/Quantum/node122.html

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georg gill said:
I can not determine which R and angular parts that give the three 2p waves.
What are the relevant quantum numbers?
 
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georg gill said:

Homework Statement



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I am trying to calculate the selection rules from 2p to 1s. Above are the three results in (1152)-.(1154). And In the image one also finds the spherical harmonics factors. I can not determine which R and angular parts that give the three 2p waves. Can you show which ones that will create one of the 2p waves and integrate the radial (radius part) part of that integral?

Homework Equations


The image is taken from this site:
http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/qmech/Quantum/node122.html

The Attempt at a Solution

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/97773

I get the right answer for the y comp except that I cn not get rid of the $$\pm$$. the answer for the y-comp is given in (1153).
 
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