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ronaldoshaky
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Homework Statement
Part 1: I am trying to compute the partial derivative of exp (-ikx - ax^2) with respect to x
Part 2: i am trying to integrate, int (-ik - 2ax)*exp(-2ax^2) dx, with limits infinity and
- infinity
Homework Equations
part 1: see solution
part 2: i think integral of exp(-x^2)= sqrt(pi) should be used here.
The Attempt at a Solution
part 1: I worked out the partial derivative. I am not sure if its right.
(-ik - 2ax)*exp(-ikx - ax^2)
part 2: should i use integration by parts here. I don't know how to manipulate the expression.
can you multiply the power of an exponential [i.e.-2ax^2] in exp(-2ax^2) by 1/2a.
Thanks for your time.