Confused by Notation? Perturbation Theory Explained

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This discussion focuses on the conditions under which the expression equals * in the context of perturbation theory. The participants emphasize the importance of understanding Dirac operators and matrix representations to clarify this notation. The conversation highlights the need for a solid grasp of quantum mechanics principles to navigate these complex expressions effectively.

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Sum and product of Dirac operators
Looking at. <psi|AB|theta>, under what conditions would this be equal to <psi|A|theta> * <psi|B|theta> I’m just getting into perturbation theory
and am running into confusing notation. Thanks john
 
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Summary:: Sum and product of Dirac operators

Looking at. <psi|AB|theta>, under what conditions would this be equal to <psi|A|theta> * <psi|B|theta> I’m just getting into perturbation theory
and am running into confusing notation. Thanks john
My first thought is to look at matrix representations.
 

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