Eigenvalue Spectrum of this Operator

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The discussion focuses on determining the eigenvalue spectrum of the Hamiltonian operator defined as \(\mathcal{H} = \alpha S_{+} + \alpha^{*}S_{-} + \beta S_{z}\), where \(\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{C}\) and \(S_{\pm}\) are ladder operators in a spin space of dimension \(2s+1\). The eigenvalue spectrum \(\sigma(\mathcal{H})\) can be derived using algebraic methods, specifically by solving a linear equation system. The representations of the Lie algebra \(\mathfrak{sl}(2) \cong \mathfrak{su}(2)\) are well-established, facilitating this process. For further details, refer to the linked theorem and examples provided in the discussion.

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I have this Hamiltonian:

[itex]\mathcal{H} = \alpha S_{+} + \alpha^{*}S_{-} + \beta S_{z}[/itex]

with [itex]\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{C}[/itex]. The Operators [itex]S_{\pm}[/itex] are ladder-operators on the spin space that has the dimension [itex]2s+1[/itex] and [itex]S_{z}[/itex] is the z-operator on spin space.

Do you know how to get (if possible with algebraic argumentation) the eigenvalue spectrum [itex]\sigma( \mathcal{H} )[/itex]?

This Hamiltonian describes anisotropy of g-factor.

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