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The wave function of a particle is ψ (x) = Ne (-∣x∣ / a) e (iP₀x...
The wave function of a particle is ψ (x) = Ne (-∣x∣ /
a) e (iP₀x / ℏ). Where a and P0 are
constant; (e≃2,71 will be taken).
a) Find the normalization constant N?
b) Calculate the probability that the particle is between [-a / 2,
a / 2]?
c) Find the mean momentum and the mean kinetic energy of the
particle in the x direction.
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