Whether the wave function for
Answer to Problem 41E
The wave function for
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression of the wave function for
Here,
Write the expression for the condition of normalization of the wave function.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Simplify the above expression.
Evaluate the last integral on the right-hand side of above expression.
Evaluate the second integral on the right-hand side of expression.
Substitute
Use the identity given below to evaluate the integral on the right-hand side of above expression.
Simplify the expression.
Substitute
Thus, the wave function for
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