Quantum mechanics
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Quantum mechanicsShow that the plane waves
are non-normalisable energy eigenstates for the free particle( i.e. 
). What does it mean for it to be a non-normalisable energy eigenstate? In the answer it says that the energy 
but I'm not sure I understand why this shows it's non-normalisable.
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Re: Quantum mechanicsbroadly speaking, a non normalisable eigenstate is one where, if you integrate the mod square of it's wavefunction over R^3, you get infinity.(Original post by JBKProductions)
Show that the plane waves are non-normalisable energy eigenstates for the free particle( i.e. ). What does it mean for it to be a non-normalisable energy eigenstate? In the answer it says that the energy but I'm not sure I understand why this shows it's non-normalisable.
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Re: Quantum mechanicsI think you mean:(Original post by Jed_)
F=Ma
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Re: Quantum mechanicsno my friend, you are mistaken the equation the you just said is Distance/time= speed. don't worry I am very experience in the field of mathematics so I can provide more assistance if you need it, this will lead to less embarrassing situations on your part.
