Calculate the wavefunction and energy levels for the infinite square well. Go through the full calculation,...

Calculate the wavefunction and energy levels for the infinite square well.
Go through the full calculation, using boundary conditions and normalization. Then,
calculate < x > and < p > for the system.

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