Gaussian wavepacket as a solution of the Schrödinger equation

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The discussion centers on proving that the Gaussian wavepacket is a solution to the Schrödinger equation. JorgeM expresses difficulty in calculating the necessary derivatives to demonstrate this. Forum members suggest differentiating the wavepacket and recommend using LaTeX for clarity in presenting work. They also encourage verifying simpler wave functions as a foundational step before tackling the Gaussian wavepacket. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of methodical calculation and clear communication in quantum mechanics studies.
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Homework Statement
Hello everyone.
I need to find out that the gaussian wavepacket is a solution of the Schrödinger equation.
I first tought that It would be so much easier just to calculate the derivatives and to probe that gaussian equation satisfies Schrodinger's equation but it did not result easy at all.
Do you know any book or place where to find this in the simplest way possible (even the demonstration and not just the probe)
I'm relatively new in studying quantum mechanics so many concepts are new to me.
Relevant Equations
Schrodinger's equation
The Schrödinger equation I need to prove is this one
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And the Gaussian wavepacket is found here
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Thanks for your advice.

JorgeM

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JorgeM said:
Homework Statement:: Hello everyone.
I need to find out that the gaussian wavepacket is a solution of the Schrödinger equation.
I first tought that It would be so much easier just to calculate the derivatives and to probe that gaussian equation satisfies Schrodinger's equation but it did not result easy at all.
Do you know any book or place where to find this in the simplest way possible (even the demonstration and not just the probe)
I'm relatively new in studying quantum mechanics so many concepts are new to me.
Relevant Equations:: Schrodinger's equation

The Schrödinger equation I need to prove is this one

https://ibb.co/6WMSBH2And the Gaussian wavepacket is found here

https://ibb.co/4RTDRm1Thanks for your advise.

JorgeM

The advice is simple: differentiate!

There is nothing else to do.

PS Welcome to quantum mechanics! :smile:
 
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JorgeM said:
I first tought that It would be so much easier just to calculate the derivatives and to probe that gaussian equation satisfies Schrodinger's equation but it did not result easy at all.
If you show us your work, someone here can probably find where you went wrong.

I strongly suggest that you try to use LaTeX rather than try to post images of your handwritten algebra, because the helpers here find it much easier to read and work with. With LaTeX, people can "quote" indvidual equations or sections of equations in order to highlight errors, which is much more difficult when they're part of an image.

https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/

The Gaussian wave packet is one of the more complicated wave functions that you find in an introductory textbook. Have you successfully verified simpler wave functions as solutions to the Schrödinger equation?
 
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