# Bras and Kets

Hi,
I am trying to show that |g> = A|f> implies
<g| = <f|B

where A is an operator and B is its Hermitian conjugate.
I think my problem is with notation, but i have not been able to show this as yet.
Thanks

Ray

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OlderDan
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rayveldkamp said:
Hi,
I am trying to show that |g> = A|f> implies
<g| = <f|B

where A is an operator and B is its Hermitian conjugate.
I think my problem is with notation, but i have not been able to show this as yet.
Thanks

Ray
In a matrix representation, you can write the original equation as a sum of products using matrix multiplication rules. Take the complex conjugate, and replace the conjugates of the elements of A with elements of B. Then from the relationship between elements of <g| and |g>, <f| and |f> you have all you need.

HallsofIvy
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rayveldkamp said:
Hi,
I am trying to show that |g> = A|f> implies
<g| = <f|B

where A is an operator and B is its Hermitian conjugate.
I think my problem is with notation, but i have not been able to show this as yet.
Thanks

Ray
That's pretty much the definition of Hermitian conjugate, isn't it?

Gokul43201
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