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Does [tex]H(\underline{r})=H\psi(\underline{r})[/tex] ?
The discussion centers on the relationship between the Hamiltonian operator H(r) and the wave function Hψ(r) in quantum mechanics. The participant references the parity operator P, noting that Pψ(r) = ψ(-r) and H(r) = H(-r), which implies that H is invariant under parity transformations. A critical point raised is the distinction between operators and vectors, highlighting that H(r) as an operator cannot equal Hψ(r) as a vector. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of understanding the spectral properties of operators in Hilbert space.
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andyc100 said:Does [tex]H(\underline{r})=H\psi(\underline{r})[/tex] ?