Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Author: Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Chapter 1.4, Problem 1.4P
(a)
To determine
The normalization constant of the given wave function.
(b)
To determine
The sketch of the given wave function.
(c)
To determine
The most probable position at which the particle is found at
(d)
To determine
The probability doubt that the particle is to the left of
(e)
To determine
The expectation value of
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