How do I find this state |j,m=j> to calculate another state?

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The discussion focuses on finding the vector |s;s⟩ for use in the equations for spin coherent states, specifically in the context of quantum mechanics. The user seeks clarification on deriving the vector |j,m=j⟩ for the equations |θ,ϕ⟩=exp(−iϕS3) * exp(−iθS2) |s;s⟩ and |θ,ϕ⟩=exp(iθ[Jx*sin(ϕ)−Jy*cos(ϕ)]) |j,m=j⟩. It is established that |s,s⟩ is the normalized eigenvector of S3 corresponding to the eigenvalue s, and the user is advised to numerically find the eigenvector by writing down the operator S3 in the appropriate representation. The user successfully resolves their confusion by the end of the discussion.

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I’m confused about how you find the vector |s;s⟩ to use in the general equation
|θ,ϕ⟩=exp(−iϕS3) * exp(−iθS2) |s;s⟩
For spin Coherent states (From http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Coherent_state_(Quantum_mechanics)#4._Spin_Coherent_States
Eq 12)
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how you find the vector |j,m=j⟩ to use in the equation
|θ,ϕ⟩=exp(iθ[Jx*sin(ϕ)−Jy*cos(ϕ)]) |j,m=j⟩
(From https://arxiv.org/pdf/0805.1264v1.pdf
Eq 14)

For the above state |j,m=j⟩ in the paper it appears to be assumed you should just know how to find this. I know that it is an eigenstate but I don’t know how to go from there to get that vector so that I can solve for |θ,ϕ⟩
I need it for j=4 but I’d like to be able to understand how to get it for any j and understand why?
 
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As explained in your first link, ##|s,s\rangle## is the normalized eigenvector of ##S_3## to the eigenvalue ##s##. So you pick the representation you have, write down the operator ##S_3## in a basis of this representation, and find the eigenvector numerically.
 
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Thank you,
Sorry I missed that, I've figured out what I need now thank you so much
 

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