(a)
The boundary conditions for the Schrödinger wave equation.
(a)
Answer to Problem 47E
The boundary conditions are
Explanation of Solution
The particle moves between
Beyond these boundaries, there is no existence of the particle.
Conclusion:
Thus, the boundary conditions are
(b)
Whether both sine and cosine solutions are acceptable wave functions.
(b)
Answer to Problem 47E
Both sine and cosine solutions are acceptable wave functions.
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the Schrӧdinger equation for the particle.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substittue
Substitute
Write the solution for
Apply the first boundary condition
Solve the above equation.
Apply the second boundary condition
Solve the above equation.
Write the solution for
Write the solution for
Thus, both sine and cosine solutions are acceptable wave functions.
(c)
The normalized wave functions and the corresponding energies.
(c)
Answer to Problem 47E
The normalized wave functions are
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the normalization condition of a wave function.
Here,
Write the expression for the energy in
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Simplify the above equation.
Substitute
Simplify the above equation.
The solution for
Substitute
Thus, the normalized wave functions are
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