Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State

In summary, the conversation discusses the form of the Hamiltonian and its relationship to the energy eigenstate in the position basis, which is a gaussian distribution also known as the minimum uncertainty state. The conversation also touches on the physical interpretation of this state being an eigenfunction of the Fourier transform and its correspondence to the harmonic oscillator Hamiltonian.
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I was curious as to the form of the hamiltonian, whose energy eigenstate in the position basis is a gaussian distribution (or minimum uncertainty state, as I've heard from somewhere.) I haven't taken quantum for a few years, and remember studying the minimum uncertainty state as a wavefunction, without reference to its hamiltonian.
 
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Also, does the fact that it is an eigenfunction of the Fourier transform have any physical interpretation? (aside from the obvious fact that it looks the same in the position, as well as momentum basis)
 
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A minimum uncertainty state that's also the eigenstate of an hamiltonian is a gaussian, and it corresponds to the harmonic oscillator hamiltonian.
 

1. What is the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State?

The Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State is a mathematical concept used in quantum mechanics to describe the state of a system with the least amount of uncertainty in its position and momentum. It is also known as the Ground State or the Zero-Point Energy State.

2. How is the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State calculated?

The Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State is calculated by finding the minimum value of the uncertainty product between the position and momentum operators, which is known as the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. This minimum value represents the state with the lowest possible uncertainty.

3. What is the significance of the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State?

The Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State is significant because it represents the most stable and lowest energy state of a quantum system. It is also used as a starting point for many calculations in quantum mechanics and is a fundamental concept in understanding the behavior of quantum systems.

4. How is the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State related to the Schrödinger equation?

The Schrödinger equation is a mathematical equation used to describe the time evolution of quantum systems. The Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State is directly related to the Schrödinger equation as it is the operator used in the equation to describe the total energy of the system.

5. Can the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State change?

Yes, the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State can change if the system is disturbed or if there are external forces acting on it. This can cause the system to transition to a different state with a higher uncertainty product. However, the Hamiltonian of Minimum Uncertainty State represents the most stable state of the system, so it will always try to return to this state if possible.

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