In the reality how I perform the many kind of measurements, like operators p,q,E

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This discussion focuses on the measurement of quantum mechanical properties, specifically position (q), momentum (p), and energy (E) of charged particles. It highlights the use of a slit for measuring position and describes how momentum can be determined by analyzing the trajectory of a particle in a magnetic field. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between measurement and wave function collapse, particularly how a measurement of position leads to a specific quantum state, represented as an eigenvector of position. Additionally, it addresses the implications of measurement on the system's evolution and the role of non-selective measurements.

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in the experimental side of QM, I know i can use a slit to measure the q.
but what about p or E?

and how to conciliate the measure with the theory?:
after the measurement of a slit i'll measure q and the system will collapse in a autovector of q, like |q>
but it will evolve like a dirac-delta in <q| ! and where the information of the size of the slit comes?
have I to consider a non-selective measurement in q?
 
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To measure the momentum of a charged particle you can send it through a magnetic field. The more momentum it has the larger the radius of curvature of its trajectory will be. Then measure its position; this now tells you its trajectory and thus its momentum. If you know the mass of the particle you can use its momentum to calculate its energy.
 

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