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Odd Even Functions

The document discusses odd and even functions and their properties related to symmetric integrals. It defines an odd function as one where f(-x) = -f(x) and an even function as one where f(-x) = f(x). It then shows that for an odd function, the integral from -a to a is equal to 0, while for an even function, the integral from -a to a is equal to 2 times the integral from 0 to a. Examples are given for several common functions to illustrate these properties.

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Odd Even Functions

The document discusses odd and even functions and their properties related to symmetric integrals. It defines an odd function as one where f(-x) = -f(x) and an even function as one where f(-x) = f(x). It then shows that for an odd function, the integral from -a to a is equal to 0, while for an even function, the integral from -a to a is equal to 2 times the integral from 0 to a. Examples are given for several common functions to illustrate these properties.

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Quantum Mechanics

Robert C. Roleda
Physics Department

Odd and Even Functions


Odd and Even Functions
A function is odd if
 − = − 
It is even if
 − = ()
Symmetric Integrals

A symmetric integral can be recast as follows:



    =     +    


The integral over negative values of  can be rewritten using  = − 


    = −  (−  )  =   −   



Symmetric Integrals of an Odd Function

For an odd function,



    =   −    = −     

Thus,


    = −      +    

Now,  ≥ 0. So the first integral on the right is over the same range of 
as the second integral. Hence, for an odd function,


    = −     +     = 0


Symmetric Integrals of an Even Function

For an even function,



    =   −    =     

Thus,


    =      +    

Now,  ≥ 0. So the first integral on the right is over the same range of 
as the second integral. Hence, for an even function,



    =     +     = 2    


Examples

  − 
  = = − =0

2

2 2

 3   =  


=  − − 
= 2

 4   =  


=  − − 
=0

 5  = 2  5   = 2




 cos   = 2  cos   = 2sin 




 sin   = 0

 cos   = 0

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