Transformation of energy space to momentum space

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The discussion centers on the transformation of wavefunctions between energy space and momentum space using the relation g(e) = g(p)/f’, where de/dp = f’. It raises the question of whether this transformation is feasible, concluding that while momentum space and phase space have three dimensions, energy space is one-dimensional, making such a transformation impossible. The conversation then shifts to the potential for transforming between position space and momentum space, both of which possess three dimensions. This suggests that a transformation between these two spaces may be possible, unlike the energy to momentum transformation. Overall, the feasibility of transformations between different physical spaces depends on their dimensional characteristics.
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I have learned that to transform from one space to another, we can use
g(e) = g(p)/f’, where de/dp = f’

Can we use this relation to transform wavefunctions of energy space to momentum space?
If not, why?
If so, that's very strange as E= p^2/2m and dE/dp= p/m and put into
|psi>=exp(iEt/hbar) ==>|psi>= exp(ipt/mhbar)??
 
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phase space has three dimensions and momentum space has three dimensions. So, transformation is possible. Energy space is one dimensional, so ... it is not possible.
 
I see.. Thanks.. So can I do the same for position space and momentum space as they both have three dimensions?
 
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