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Operator-state correpondence in CFT
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Question about the continuous beta-spectrum
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P orbital lobes tangent to plane of nucleus
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A question about Feynman's book of Path. integrals
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What makes matrix mechanics matrix mechanics?
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Non-Orientable Quantum Surface
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Matrix rep of operator acting on bras
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Mathematical Quantum Statistics: Why is A*rho of trace class?
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Dimension of <xn,tn|xn-1,tn-1>
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Exploring Planck's Hypothesis & Einstein's Extension to EMR
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Lorentz-invariant electric charge?
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Confusion about derivative operators
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A-causal & Non-Local: Explaining Quantum Mechanics
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How to make relativistic correction to perturbation?
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Why do the X, Y, Z operators switch parity?
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What is the definition of the spin of a particle?
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The wave function of hydrogen
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Understanding 'Kronecker Delta' in Feynman's Vol. 3 Lectures on Physics
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Where does the electron go during a quantum jump?
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Are We Still Entangled Since the Big Bang?
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Mediator of electrostatic repulsion
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What size do particles start to get a quantum effect
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What is the Uniqueness of Operators Acting on Bras in Quantum Mechanics?
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Dirac's Quantum Mechanics - the definition of the time evolution operator
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General Formula for atomic emission spectra
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Explaining the Inclusion of Minus Sine in the Heisenberg Hamiltonian Definition
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How Does the ΔS = 0 Selection Rule Arise?
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Singlet/Triplet state mixing question
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Understanding the Deterministic Evolution of Wave Functions in Quantum Mechanics
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Pilot wave theory, fundamental forces
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Understanding Scattering in Quantum Mechanics
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Superposition principle explained
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What was the ultraviolet catastrophe
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Gauge Theory: Simplified Explanation & Examples for Physics
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Who first solved the hydrogen atom in quantum mechanics?
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Maxwell-Bloch equations and operator-products
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Is It Legal for Electrons to Have Energy Between Atomic Orbitals?
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No logically consistent relativistic quantum theory?
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Poincare Recurrence and the Klein-Gordon Equation
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I am doing a measurement in a system S with the apparatus A, in an
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Trying to find references for polarization effect of Normal Zeeman Effect
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Effect of phase difference on interference pattern
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Scattering partial wave expansion question
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How Should I Begin Studying Topological Quantum Field Theory?
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Timelike Curves leads to violation of heisenberg uncertainty Relation
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Bosons's amplitude to go into the same state at low temperatures
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QM: What are Tensor Operators & How to Understand Georgi's Definition?
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Collapse of wave function question
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4-point correlation in phi 4 to first order
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Partial trace of density matrix
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A quantum particle at rest viewed from a merry-go-round.
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Question for understanding photon entanglement
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Understanding Exponential of Operator: Expansion and Eigenvalues Explained
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Klein-gordan Hamiltonian time-independent?
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Measurement of spin due to the force on a magnet
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About eq. (5.7.23) in Weinberg's The quantum theory of fields vol. I
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Quantum Falling Magnet: Lenz's Law Demo?
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Dimensions of klein-gordon field
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Question about quantum numbers:
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What are Virtual Particles and How Do Borrowing and Repaying Work?
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Weih's data: what ad hoc explanations do local and non-local models give?
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Wave-particle duality is a correct theory of reality
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Nonlinear evolution of the quantum mechanical state vector
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What is the momentum of an electron?
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How does a non-linear Schrodinger equation implies non-unitary evolution?
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A question regarding tensor product of hilbert spaces
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What Particles Could Have Spin 2 1/2 in Physics?
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A classical wave as sum of many coherent quantum wavelets?
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Eigenvalues for X’s Pauli's matrix
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Symmetry and symmetry breaking
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Wave properties of an electron
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Question on Decoherence and the Delayed Choice Quantum Eraser
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How Do Spin and Symmetry Relate in Particle Physics and SUSY?
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Undergrad w/o formal quantum introduction, having trouble
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Total energy vs. energy in a finite region
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Effective field theories, eliminating fields using equations of motion
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Wiegner Eckart theorem, I don't understand it
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Parity switching wave functions for a parity invariant hamiltonian?
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Is Braket Operation Legal? Elaborate Here
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Isn't all action, spooky action at a distance
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What we know about the foundations of Quantum Mechanics?
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Is a slit automatically also a detector?
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What are the implications of this experiment?
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Zero Point Energy: Harmonic Oscillator vs Rigid Rotator
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I am not sure to put this in this secton or computer section
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Does any field, other than gravity, bend space-time?
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Identical fermions in a box - degenerate states
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Help clarify the probability of pure states and mixture of states
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A simple quantum experiment: what have I got wrong?
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Bloch modes and normal waveguide modes- help to clear up
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Normalization of Radial wavefunction of hydrogen atom
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Covariant Notation: Understanding Its Basics and Applications
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Velocity Distribution function of molecule at low temperature
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Quantum Nonlocality and Causation
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What is the minimum level of energy in quantum physics and who determined it?
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Find units of transition dipole moment
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Defining velocity distribution
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Source of Casimir effect energy
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I can't visualize spin I know that its not just a particle rotating
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Necessity of Bell's experiment
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