# Operator Theory Problem on Momentum Operator (QM)

## Homework Statement

Given the operators $\hat{x}=x\cdot$ and $\hat{p}=-i\hbar \frac{d}{dx}$, prove that:

$[\hat{x}, g(\hat{p})]=i\hbar \frac{dg}{d\hat p}$

None.

## The Attempt at a Solution

I have very little idea on how to begin this problem, but I don't want a solution, I simply want a hint in the right direction.

Thanks, mates.

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Dick
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## Homework Statement

Given the operators $\hat{x}=x\cdot$ and $\hat{p}=-i\hbar \frac{d}{dx}$, prove that:

$[\hat{x}, g(\hat{p})]=i\hbar \frac{dg}{d\hat p}$

None.

## The Attempt at a Solution

I have very little idea on how to begin this problem, but I don't want a solution, I simply want a hint in the right direction.

Thanks, mates.

Expand ##g(p)## in a power series. What's ##[x,p^n]##?

Actually, I realized it was even easier than that, but thank you!

Consider the case in momentum-space rather than position-space, and this reduces nicely using elementary operations.

Dick