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  1. J

    How do I find eigenstates and eigenvalues from a spin operator?

    Apologies the ##\sin^{\pm i\lambda}## is incorrect and meant to say ##\sin^{\pm i\varphi}## and yes I have taken eigenvectors before, just not one similar to this.
  2. J

    How do I find eigenstates and eigenvalues from a spin operator?

    Homework Statement I have a spin operator and have to find the eigenstates from it and then calculate the eigenvalues. I think I managed to get the eigenvalues but am not sure how to get the eigenstates.Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I think I managed to get the eigenvalues out...