Franz Schwabl Quantum Mechanics 4th Edit · Problem 8.3

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Physics — Quantum Mechanics · momentum-representation-electric-field-airy

Problem

A charged particle moves in a homogeneous electric field described by the potential φ(x)=−Fx\varphi(x) = -Fx. Determine the wave function for energy EE in the momentum representation. The transformation to coordinate space yields the integral representation of the Airy functions.

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