Finding Quantum Numbers and Eigenvectors from Matrices A & B

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The discussion focuses on finding quantum numbers and eigenvectors from two commuting matrices A and B, specifically with values A = {1, -1, -1} and B = {1, 2, 2}. The user seeks to determine the quantum states from the eigenvalues and subsequently derive the eigenvectors from these quantum numbers. The solution involves combining unique pairs of quantum numbers, such as {1,1}, {2,1}, and {2,-1}, to satisfy the eigenvector equation for both matrices A and B.

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Hey,

I have two matrices A and B which commute. For A I have 1,-1,-1 and for B I have 1,2,2.

I am asked to find the quamtum number for the three states. How to find the quantum states from the eigenvalues. It is further said that it is possible to find the eigenvectors from the quantum numbers. How to get the eigenvector from the quantum numbers?

Any help appreciated - thanks in advance
 
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I think I have solved it by combining the three pairs into unique pairs
{1,1},{2,1},{2,-1} having these constraints on the eigenvector equation it is possible to determine a eigenvector for the matrix A fulfilling both A and B.
 

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