Could the function ψ(x)=Asin(π*x/L) for 0≤x≤L and ψ(x)=0 elsewhere (where A and L are real and positive constants) possibly be a valid quanton wavefunction under the right circumstances? Why or why not? (Hint: Sketching a graph of this wavefunction and its absolute square might prove helpful.)

Could the function ψ(x)=Asin(π*x/L) for 0≤x≤L and ψ(x)=0 elsewhere (where A and L are real and positive constants) possibly be a valid quanton wavefunction under the right circumstances? Why or why not? (Hint: Sketching a graph of this wavefunction and its absolute square might prove helpful.)

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

Chapter10: The Interstellar Medium

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Problem 8RQ

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