Adjoint of an Operator - Considerations and Solution

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In summary, for the given operator T:f(x)\rightarrow f(g(x)), where g:R\rightarrow R is continuously differentiable and bijective, the adjoint is defined as \langle f\mid T^{\dagger}\mid g\rangle=(T\mid f\rangle)^\dagger\mid g\rangle for all g in the domain L^2(R). The suggested solution is T^\dagger:f(x)\rightarrow |h'(x)|f(h(x)), where h(x) is the inverse function to g and h(g(x))=g(h(x))=x. The conditions in 2) can be written as integrals and the variables can be changed.
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Consider the operator [tex]T:f(x)\rightarrow f(g(x))[/tex], where [tex]g:R\rightarrow R[/tex] is continuously differentiable and bijective. What is the adjoint of T?

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The definition of the adjoint is [tex]\langle f\mid T^{\dagger}\mid g\rangle=(T\mid f\rangle)^\dagger\mid g\rangle[/tex] for all [tex]g[/tex] in the domain. The domain is [tex]L^2(R)[/tex].

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I think the answer is [tex]T^\dagger:f(x)\rightarrow |h'(x)|f(h(x))[/tex], where [tex]h(x)[/tex] is the inverse function to [tex]g[/tex], so that [tex]h(g(x))=g(h(x))=x[/tex]. I'm not sure how to get this answer.
 
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Write down the conditions in 2) as integrals. Change the variables.
 

1. What is an adjoint operator?

An adjoint operator is a mathematical concept that is used to find the "inverse" of a linear operator. It is defined as the operator that, when applied to a function, produces the same result as the inner product of the function with the original operator's adjoint.

2. How is the adjoint of an operator calculated?

The adjoint of an operator is calculated by taking the complex conjugate of the operator's matrix representation and then taking the transpose of the resulting matrix. This can also be done using the Hermitian conjugate of the operator.

3. What are the properties of the adjoint operator?

The adjoint operator has several important properties, including:

  • The adjoint of a product of operators is equal to the product of their adjoints in reverse order.
  • The adjoint of an operator raised to a power is equal to the adjoint of the operator raised to the same power.
  • The adjoint of the adjoint of an operator is equal to the original operator.

4. What is the significance of the adjoint operator in quantum mechanics?

In quantum mechanics, the adjoint operator plays a crucial role in calculating the expectation values of observables. It allows for the calculation of the probability of measuring a certain value for an observable, and also determines the time-evolution of quantum systems.

5. Are there any practical applications of the adjoint operator?

Yes, the adjoint operator has various practical applications in fields such as signal processing, control theory, and optimization. It is also used in numerical methods and algorithms, such as the conjugate gradient method for solving linear systems.

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