Finding Energy Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions for a Particle Well

In summary: Either way, we'll be here to help. In summary, the conversation discusses finding energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for a well, normalizing a state, measuring energy and the probability of being in the ground state, and finding the probability density at a specific location and time. There is also mention of calculating the probability of being in a specific energy level after time t, but the solution to this sub-question is still being worked out. The individual proposing this solution suggests expanding the eigenfunctions of momentum in a linear combination of the ones of the Hamiltonian in order to see what happens as n approaches infinity.
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Homework Statement


(a) Find the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for this well.
(b) If the particle at time t = 0 is in state Ψ = constant (0 <x <L)). Normalize this state.
Find the state that will be after time t>0

(c) For the previous particle, if we measure the energy at time t = 0, what is
probability the particle is in the ground state of the well;
If the same measurement made on time t>0, what's the probability of particle to be at the ground state?

(e) For the particle of the question (b) What is the probability density to find the particle at
x = L / 2 at time t = 0.
What is the answer if the measurement made at time t>0?

(g) At the time t = 0, we measure momentum of the particle and it is found to be q. What is
probability after time t,that the particle is located in n-th energy level.
Im getting some difficulties when I am trying to calculate the last sub-question .
I've thought that i have to Expand the eigenfactions of momentum in the linear combination of the ones of the Hamiltonian ( Given by the TDSE) And then re-expand the result back to the momentum space in order to see what happens as n-> infinite ..
(Im thinking this in order to make the momentum eigenfunction timedepedent.)

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Related to Finding Energy Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions for a Particle Well

What is a particle well?

A particle well is a concept in quantum mechanics that refers to a potential energy well in which a particle is confined. It can take various forms, such as a one-dimensional potential well or a three-dimensional harmonic oscillator potential well.

Why do we need to find energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for a particle well?

In order to fully understand and describe the behavior of a particle in a potential well, we need to know its energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. These values tell us about the allowed energy levels of the particle and the corresponding wave functions that describe its motion.

How do we find the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for a particle well?

To find the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, we need to solve the Schrödinger equation for the potential well. This equation describes the behavior of a quantum system and can be solved using mathematical methods such as separation of variables or perturbation theory.

What is the significance of the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions?

The energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions provide important information about the particle's behavior in a potential well. The eigenvalues correspond to the allowed energy levels of the particle, while the eigenfunctions describe the probability distribution of the particle's position and momentum within the well.

Can the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions change?

The energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for a particle well are determined by the potential energy of the well and the properties of the particle. Therefore, they can change if the potential energy changes or if the particle's properties (such as mass or charge) change. However, for a given potential well and particle, the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions will remain constant.

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