Observable and Operators - Obtain an expression

In summary, the relation between two observables A and B, represented by operators A(hat) and B(hat) respectively, is given by [A(hat), B(hat)] = iC. Using this relation, an expression for the product of uncertainties ΔAΔB can be obtained. Furthermore, hadrons, such as protons, neutrons, and mesons, are made up of quarks, which interact through a potential described by V(r) = br in the confinement region. An argument based on the uncertainty principle can be used to derive the ground state energy of quarkonium, a bound state of a quark and an antiquark, with a reduced mass of mQ.
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Homework Statement


a) Two observables A and B are represented by operators A(hat) and B(hat), which obey the following commutation relation: [A(hat), B(hat)] = iC,

where C is the real number. Obtain an expression for the product of the uncertainties ΔAΔB.

b) Hadrons, such as protons, neutrons and mesons are composed of point-like elementary particles known as quarks. The strong interaction between two quark is described in the confinement region by a potential of the form:

V(r) = br,

where r is the separation between two quarks and b is a constant. It is possible to form bound states of a quark and an antiquark in a system known as quarkonium. Use an argument based on the uncertainty principle to obtain an expression for the ground state energy of quarkonium.
Hint Assume the reduced mass of quarkonium is m(^lower subscript)Q

Homework Equations


[A(hat), B(hat)] = iC,
and
V(r) = br,


The Attempt at a Solution


I am not even sure where to start with this! Any help and guidance is appreciated.
 
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The attachment is what i have came up with for 6a), can anyone give me some feedback?
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1. What is an observable?

An observable is an asynchronous data stream that emits values over time. It can be seen as a sequence of values that can be observed by subscribing to it.

2. What are operators in observables?

Operators are functions that can be applied to an observable to modify, filter, or transform the emitted values. They can be used to create new observables or manipulate existing ones.

3. How do you obtain an expression from an observable?

To obtain an expression from an observable, you can use the map operator. This operator allows you to transform the emitted values by applying a function to each value.

4. Can you provide an example of an observable and operator?

Yes, an example of an observable and operator would be creating an observable that emits a sequence of numbers, and then using the filter operator to filter out even numbers and only emit odd numbers.

5. How do you subscribe to an observable?

To subscribe to an observable, you need to use the subscribe method. This method takes in three optional parameters: next for handling emitted values, error for handling errors, and complete for handling completion of the observable.

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