A particle in a 1-dimensional box of length L is perturbed by a delta function potential, δ(x - L/2), in the middle of the box. The first order energy correction to the ground state will be [Hint: ∫+∞-∞ f(x) δ(x - a) dx = f(a)]

A particle in a 1-dimensional box of length L is perturbed by a delta function potential, δ(x - L/2), in the… · ABC26PH0158

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Quantum Chemistry · Topic: Particle In A Box · Exam: CSIR NET 2014 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

A particle in a 1-dimensional box of length $L$ is perturbed by a delta function potential, $\delta(x - L/2)$, in the middle of the box. The first order energy correction to the ground state will be [Hint: $\int_{+\infty}^{-\infty} f(x)\,\delta(x - a)\,dx = f(a)$]

(a)0

(b)1

(c)$L/2$

(d)$2/L$

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

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