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michbar89
Apr28-09, 01:26 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

None of the operators Lz, Ly and Lx commute. Show that [Lx,Ly] = i(h-cross)Lz


2. Relevant equations

Where Lx is defined as Lx=-ih ( y delta/delta x - z delta/delta y)
Where Ly is defined as Ly=-ih ( z delta/delta x - x delta/delta z)
Where Lz is defined as Lz=-ih ( x delta/delta y - y delta/delta x)

3. The attempt at a solution

Cyosis
Apr28-09, 02:07 PM
Use the following commutator identities:


\begin{align*}
& [A,B+C]=[A,B]+[A,C]
\\
& [A,BC]=[A,B]C+B[A,C]
\end{align*}