Derivation of Time Dependent Schrodinger Equation

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The discussion centers on the derivation of the time-dependent Schrödinger Equation, specifically addressing a step involving the manipulation of the expression (I+iεH†)(I-iεH)=I. Peter Yu seeks clarification on this derivation from "Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum" by Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman. The key insight provided is that by ignoring the ε² term and dividing by iε, one can arrive at the desired result. This highlights the importance of understanding operator manipulation in quantum mechanics.

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Hi All,
I have problem in understanding one step in the derivation of the time dependent Schrödinger Equation. Please see attached file page 2 (marked in red). Most grateful if someone can help!
Peter Yu
(This is from Quantum Mechanics The Theoretical Minimum Page 99-102)
 

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## (I+i\epsilon H^\dagger)(I-i\epsilon H)=I \Rightarrow I-i\epsilon H+i\epsilon H^\dagger +\epsilon^2H^\dagger H =I \Rightarrow -i\epsilon H+i\epsilon H^\dagger +\epsilon^2H^\dagger H =0##
Now if you ignore the ##\epsilon^2## term and divide by ##i\epsilon##, you get what you're after.
 
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Hi Shyan,
Many Many thank for your help!
Regards,
Peter Yu
 

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