The solution of the Schrödinger's Equation for the quantum-mechanical harmonic oscillator includes the Hermite polynomials in...

The solution of the Schrödinger's Equation for the quantum-mechanical harmonic oscillator includes the Hermite polynomials in the wavefunctions. (In the following questions be sure to define all symbols.) Please make sure your writing is legible

(a) Write the differential equation for which the Hermite polynomials are the solution.

(b) State the recursion relation for the Hermite polynomials and be sure to define all symbols.

(c) Write the mathematical expression for the orthogonality of the Hermite polynomials and be sure to define all symbols.

(d) Calculate the normalization constant for the harmonic oscillator wavefunctions by using the orthogonality of the Hermite polynomials.

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