Do py and pz momentum operators commute?

[drFredkin]

Homework Statement

p_y and p_z are components of the momentum . Do they compatible operators?

Homework Equations

compatible operators equation

The Attempt at a Solution

i think I have to use commutation

 

[DEvens]

Hi drFredkin. Welcome to the forum.

A little context might help. What do you mean "compatible operator?" Since you did not write down "compatible operators equation" it is hard to guess what you want.

 

[hilbert2]

They are certainly "compatible" in the sense that they commute and can be simultaneously diagonalized...