If ψ is a normalized solution of the Schrodinger equation and Q is the operator corresponding to a physical observable x and the quantity ψ*Qψ may be integrated in order to obtain the
B. Spatial overlap of Q with ψ
C. Mean value of x
D. Uncertainty in x
E. Time derivative of x
(GR8677 #56)
Solution:
Expectation value:
- The predicted mean value of the result of an experiment.
- The average value of the measurable quantity Q (observable x) on the state ψ
Answer: C
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