Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 38 - Photons and Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1184: 63a

Answer

$\psi(x)=Ae^{ikx}$ where $A$ and $B$ are constants. Using Euler's equation, we get $\psi=A(\cos kx+i\sin kx)$ or, $\psi=A\cos kx+iA\sin kx$ or, $\psi=a+ib$ where, $a=A\cos kx$, and $b=A\sin kx$ are real quantities.

Work Step by Step

$\psi(x)=Ae^{ikx}$ where $A$ and $B$ are constants. Using Euler's equation, we get $\psi=A(\cos kx+i\sin kx)$ or, $\psi=A\cos kx+iA\sin kx$ or, $\psi=a+ib$ where, $a=A\cos kx$, and $b=A\sin kx$ are real quantities.
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