Expectation value of x^n in a given wave function
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Consider the wave function Shi(x) = (alpha/pi)^(1/4) exp(-alpha x^2/2).
Calculate <x^n> for n = 1, 2. Can you quickly write down the result for <x^17>?
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Let the coefficient (α/π)1/4 = A.
Question is,
<xn> = A2
Depending on the value of n, the ...
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