I Matrix element in problem with hydrogen atom

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The discussion revolves around calculating the matrix element for a hydrogen atom using its Hamiltonian eigenstates. The specific matrix element in question is <210|rsin(θ)cos(φ)|100>, with the participant arriving at a result of 4π/(27√2). However, a key point raised is that the wavefunction ψ210 is independent of φ, leading to the integral ∫0^(2π) cos(φ) dφ being zero. This indicates that the initial calculation may be incorrect due to a misunderstanding of the angular dependencies. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly interpreting the properties of the wavefunctions in quantum mechanics.
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I have a problem in calculate a matrix element in a problem with hydrogen atom.

I have an hydrogen atom and Hamiltonian eigenstates ##|n,l,m>## where ##n## are energy quantum numbers, ##l## are ##L^2## quantum numbers and ##m## are ##L_z## quantum numbers, I have to calculate the matrix element ##<210|rsin(\theta)cos(\phi)|100>## with ##\theta \in [0,\pi]##, ##\phi \in [0,2\pi]##, ##r \in [0,+\infty]## and the result I get is ##\frac{4\pi}{27 \sqrt{2}}##, is it right?
 
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Yes you are right, I must have gotten the angles mixed up and didn't realize it.
 

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