Quantum operator Definition and 12 Threads
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A Relation between the density matrix and the annihilation operator
This question is related to equation (1),(3), and (4) in the [paper][1] [1]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2002.12252- richard_andy
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- Annihilation Density Density matrix Matrix Operator Quantum operator Quantum optics Relation Schrodinger equation
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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I Struggling with one step to show quantum operator equality
Hello guys, I struggle with one step in a calculation to show a quantum operator equality .It would be nice to get some help from you.The problematic step is red marked.I make a photo of my whiteboard activities.The main problem is the step where two infinite sums pops although I work...- troglodyte
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- Infinite sums Operator Quantum Quantum mechanics Quantum operator Taylor expansion
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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QHO: Time dependant expectation value of the potential energy
Summary:: Linear Quantum harmonic oscillator and expectation value of the potential energy (time dependent) Hello, I have attached a picture of the full question, but I am stuck on part b). I have found the expectation value of the <momentum> and the <total energy> However I am struggling with...- phb1762
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- Energy Expectation Expectation value Potential Potential energy Quantum mechanics Quantum operator Time Value
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Expanding the original commutator on the LHS
Homework Statement Using [x,eiap]=-ħaeiap show that xneiap = eiap(x-ħa)n Homework Equations [x,eiap]=-ħaeiap From which it follows that, xeiap = eiap(x-ħa) The Attempt at a Solution [xn,eiap] = [xxn-1,eiap] = [x,eiap]xn-1 + x[xn-1,eiap]...- cdot
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- Operator Quantum Quantum operator
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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A Independence of Operator expectation values
Hi! I want to know under what conditions the operator expectation values of a product of operators can be expressed as a product of their individual expectation values. Specifically, under what conditions does the following relation hold for quantum operators (For my specific purpose, these are...- thariya
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- Expectation Expectation values Independence Operator Quantum mechanics Quantum operator
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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I Can the expectation of an operator be imaginary?
Assume ##\varPsi## is an arbitrary quantum state, and ##\hat{O}## is an arbitrary quantum operator, can the expectation $$\int\varPsi^{*}\hat{O}\varPsi$$ be imaginary?- Tspirit
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- Expectation Expectation value Imaginary Observable Operator Quantum operator
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Exponentiating Matrices: Representation of \exp{(iÔ)}
Consider the operator Ô, choose a convenient base and obtain the representation of \ exp{(iÔ)} Ô = \bigl(\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & \sqrt{3} \\ \sqrt{3} & -1 \end{smallmatrix}\bigr) Attempt at solution: So, i read on Cohen-Tannjoudji's Q.M. book that if the matrix is diagonal you can just...- OhNoYaDidn't
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- Exponential Matrices Operator Quantum operator
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Quantum operator hermiticity. Show that S is Hermitian
Homework Statement Spin Operator S has eigenvectors |R> and |L>, S|R> = |R> S|L> =-|L> eigenvectors are orthonormal Homework Equations Operator A is Hermitian if <ψ|A|Θ> = <Θ|A|ψ>* The Attempt at a Solution <ψ|S|L> = <L|S|ψ>* // Has to be true if S is Hermitian LHS...- engstruggle
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- Hermitian Operator Quantum Quantum operator
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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How Can Intuitive Approaches Enhance Quantum Operator Derivation?
Hi all! I was reviewing some basic quantum mechanics, and I was trying to 'derive' the equation -i \hbar \frac{\partial}{\partial x} \psi_{(t,x)} = <x| \hat{P} | \psi > using the commutator relation, and the form of the identity operator. OK, I know that the proper, mathematical way to prove the...- BruceW
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- Derivation Operator Quantum Quantum operator
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Is there a magnitude of momentum quantum operator?
Is there a "magnitude of momentum" quantum operator? Homework Statement Is the ground state of the infinite square well an eigenfunction of momentum? If so, what is its momentum? If not, why not? What can you say about the magnitude of the momentum? Homework Equations Ground state...- epsilonjon
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- Magnitude Momentum Operator Quantum Quantum operator
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Scalar field as quantum operator.
Hallo, I was wondering what is the physical significance of scalar field \Phi (x) as an quantum operator. \Phi (x) have canonical commutation relation such as [ \Phi (x) , \pi (x) ] so it must be an opertor, thus what are his eigenstates? Thanks, Omri- omri3012
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- Field Operator Quantum Quantum operator Scalar Scalar field
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How can I prove that (x p)^2 is not equal to (x)^2 (p)^2 in quantum mechanics?
Homework Statement I got stuck to this problem: To prove that (x p)^2 is not equal to (x)^2 (p)^2 where x and p are position and mometum operator in QM. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I approached this way: Two operators A and B are equal iff Af=Bf for all f...- neelakash
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- Operator Quantum Quantum operator
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help