Does anyone has proof of radial momentum operator as an Hermitian operator? Thanks.
May 23, 2008 #1 plarq 1 0 Main Question or Discussion Point Does anyone has proof of radial momentum operator as an Hermitian operator? Thanks.
Main Question or Discussion Point Does anyone has proof of radial momentum operator as an Hermitian operator? Thanks.
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May 23, 2008 #2 lbrits 410 0 By the radial momentum operator you mean the momentum conjugate to [tex]r[/tex]? Sandwich it between two wavefunctions, integrate by parts, and all should work out. Remember the integration measure contains a factor of [tex]r^2[/tex].
By the radial momentum operator you mean the momentum conjugate to [tex]r[/tex]? Sandwich it between two wavefunctions, integrate by parts, and all should work out. Remember the integration measure contains a factor of [tex]r^2[/tex].