Find Momentum Operators for 1s Electron in Hydrogen Atom

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The discussion focuses on finding momentum operators for the 1s electron in a hydrogen atom, specifically calculating <px>, <p>, and <p²>. Participants emphasize the need to transform to spherical coordinates due to the dependence of the wave equation on r. The use of the chain rule for derivatives is highlighted, along with the importance of understanding the transformation from Cartesian to spherical coordinates. Concerns are raised about the convergence of integrals related to the calculations, and the correct approach to partial derivatives is clarified. The conversation underscores the complexity of the problem and the necessity of proper mathematical techniques.
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Find < px >,< p > and < p2 > for the 1s electron ofa hydrogen atom.

i am tried the solution but momentum operators Differential for x or y or z and the wave equation depends on the r !
 
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You need to use the transformation to spherical coordinates and the chain rule to compute the derivatives. Also, it's very likely that your textbook discusses the transformation of derivatives in Cartesian coordinates to derivatives in spherical coordinates, so you might find some useful formulas already derived for you.
 
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But the show of the integral of Sec[\[Theta]] does not converge on {0,2 \[Pi]}
Is this true!
 
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You can't just determine \partial r/\partial x by considering dx alone, since dr appears in the dy and dz equations as well. You can however compute

\frac{\partial r}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial }{\partial x} \sqrt{x^2 + y^2 + z^2} = \frac{x}{r}.

Therefore

\frac{\partial}{\partial x} = \sin\theta \cos \phi \frac{\partial}{\partial r} + \text{angular derivs}.
 
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Clearer idea
 
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