I'm very new to QM (taking my first introductory course) but do you mean the case of a plane wave incident on a potential step? If so, it might be because plane waves are an idealization and for a closer to reality model, we take a wavefunction Psi equal to a wave packet rather than a plane wave. I think in that case Psi can be normalized. I may have misunderstood your question though. Feel free to give more details.Black Integra said:I'm new and have been studying QM myself for a while. I have a little question about normalization.
Some system can be normalized, some can not (such as potential step).
What does it mean? And how can we solve these problems?
Normalization refers to the process of organizing data in a database in such a way that it reduces redundancy and dependency. This helps to improve data integrity and efficiency in data retrieval.
A system can be normalized if it follows the rules of normalization, which include having a primary key, avoiding repeating groups of data, and ensuring that each attribute is dependent on the primary key.
Normalizing a system can improve data consistency, reduce data duplication, and increase data integrity. It also helps to improve overall database performance and makes it easier to update and maintain the database.
Yes, there are some situations where a system cannot be fully normalized due to certain limitations or business requirements. However, it is generally recommended to normalize a system as much as possible to improve its overall efficiency and accuracy.
Yes, a system can be partially normalized if it meets some but not all of the rules of normalization. This can still help to improve data organization and efficiency, but it may not fully achieve the benefits of a fully normalized system.