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Compute the value N such that tex2html_wrap_inline416 . Explain why in Quantum Mechanics we insist on this condition.

Hint: You should be able to do the integral using the Gaussian integral given in Problem Set 2.


Prof. Tomas Alberto Arias
Fri Mar 7 12:59:40 EST 1997