4. A particle of mass m moves in a one-dimensional infinite well potential which is zero in the region |x| < a and infinite outside this region. a. Derive expressions for the normalized solutions of the Schrodinger equation and the corresponding energies. b. Sketch the form of the wave functions for the three lowest energies.

4. A particle of mass m moves in a one-dimensional infinite well potential which is zero in the region |x| < a and infinite outside this region. a. Derive expressions for the normalized solutions of the Schrodinger equation and the corresponding energies. b. Sketch the form of the wave functions for the three lowest energies.

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Chapter8: Quantum Mechanics In Three Dimensions

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