Problem 8.2 – Griffith’s Intro to QM

Problem 8.2

Find the best bound on for the one-dimensional harmonic oscillator using a trial wave function of the form

$\psi(x) = \dfrac{A}{x^2+b^2},$

where $A$ is determined by normalization and $b$ is an adjustable parameter.

Solution:

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