Recent content by lleee

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    Spin-1/2 Particle: S_y Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, and Average Value Calculation

    I guess not... :(
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    Spin-1/2 Particle: S_y Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, and Average Value Calculation

    any insights?
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    Linear Combos of Y; eigenfunction of L_x

    No :(
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    Linear Combos of Y; eigenfunction of L_x

    Actually, unless I misunderstood you, I guess I already know the possible values of alpha, 0, 1, and -1. I'm just having a brain freeze and cannot figure out how to solve this set of equations for values of a, b, and c after substituting in each value of alpha...
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    Linear Combos of Y; eigenfunction of L_x

    Can you lead me to a website that explains how to solve it that way? I think I've heard of that method but never done it myself...
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    Spin-1/2 Particle: S_y Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, and Average Value Calculation

    Homework Statement 1. find eigenvalue of operator S_y for spin 1/2 particle 2. find eigenvector for the same S_y 3. Find average value that'll be obtained after numerous independent measurement of S_y if electron is in spin state |+> The Attempt at a Solution 1. the eigenvalue is...
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    Linear Combos of Y; eigenfunction of L_x

    Homework Statement I have to find the linear combinations of Y_10, Y_11, and Y_1-1 that are eigenfunctions of L_y. There are three such combinations... Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Starting from (L_y)(psi_y)=(alpha)(psi_y), Using the relationshiP: psi_y= aY_11 +...