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Consider a semi-infinite square well: U(x)=0 for 0 ≤ x ≤ L,
U(x)=U0 for x > L, and U(x) is infinity otherwise.
Determine the wavefunction for E < Uo , as far as possible,
and
obtain the transcendental equation for the allowable energies E.
Find the necessary condition(s) on E for the solution to exist.
Steps: -> Divide the problem in three regions -> write schrodinger equation for all the regions -> Solve them -> Use the boundary conditions to obtain the condition on energy and the wavefunction.