1 For a particle in a one dimensional square well in which the potential energy rises to a finite value V at each end, and zero inside the well, show that for any V and L there is at least one bound state.

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For a particle in a one dimensional square well in which the potential energy rises to a finite value V at each
end, and zero inside the well, show that for any V and L there is at least one bound state.
Transcribed Image Text:1 For a particle in a one dimensional square well in which the potential energy rises to a finite value V at each end, and zero inside the well, show that for any V and L there is at least one bound state.
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