Does Parity Operator Squared Equal Identity Operator?

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The discussion revolves around the properties of the parity operator in quantum mechanics, specifically whether applying the parity operator twice results in the identity operator.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the definition of the parity operator and its implications when applied to a wave function. There are attempts to understand the relationship between the parity operator and the identity operator.

Discussion Status

Some participants are questioning the definitions and properties of the parity operator, while others suggest that applying it twice may yield results similar to the identity operator. There is a mix of interpretations and clarifications being sought.

Contextual Notes

There seems to be some confusion regarding whether the problem is framed within a physics or mathematics context, which may affect the understanding of the parity operator.

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just wondering... does the parity operator squared give the identity operator?
 
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What, exactly, is the definition of the "parity operator"?
 
what would happen if you take a wave function Psi and apply the Parity operator twice?
try it
 
hehe... so it WOULD be an like the identity operator
 
Oh. I thought this was a MATH problem!
 

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