The wavefunction Ψ only has a single value at a particular point in space. The wavefunction Ψ can have no imaginary part. The potential energy of a quantum mechanical harmonic oscillator is a constant that describes its motion.

The wavefunction Ψ only has a single value at a particular point in space. The wavefunction Ψ can have no imaginary part. The potential energy of a quantum mechanical harmonic oscillator is a constant that describes its motion.

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics In One Dimension

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The wavefunction Ψ only has a single value at a particular point in space.
The wavefunction Ψ can have no imaginary part.
The potential energy of a quantum mechanical harmonic oscillator is a constant that describes its motion.

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