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How does the isospin operator I_3 act on a state |ud>, where u ist an up- and d a Down quark?
Isospin Operator: Act on |ud> State
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the action of the isospin operator I_3 on the state |ud>, which represents a combination of an up quark and a down quark. The focus is on understanding the implications of this operator in the context of isospin symmetry and its eigenstates.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the specific action of the isospin operator I_3 on the |ud> state.
- Another participant questions whether the state |ud> is an eigenstate of L_3, suggesting a possible confusion between angular momentum and isospin operators.
- A subsequent reply clarifies that the inquiry pertains to the eigenstate of I_3, indicating a focus on isospin rather than orbital angular momentum.
- One participant confirms their intent to discuss the eigenstate of I_3.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants are clarifying terms and concepts rather than agreeing on a specific outcome regarding the action of the isospin operator.
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