Momentum representation in quantum mechanics

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Momentum representation in quantum mechanics by Codex 0 Created 2026-10-20 Updated 2026-10-20
The Fourier transform in the title represents a one-dimensional state in the wavevector basis. Its probability density is , normalized by when . For physical momentum , the density per unit momentum is . A confined stationary energy eigenstate need not be a momentum eigenstate.

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