Show that it is a energy eigenstate and find the corresponding energy

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The discussion focuses on determining whether the given wavefunction for a hydrogen atom, |ψ⟩ = (1/√2)(|210⟩ + |211⟩), is an energy eigenstate and finding its corresponding energy. To confirm it is an energy eigenstate, one must show that it is an eigenvector of the Hamiltonian for the hydrogen atom. The Hamiltonian relevant to the hydrogen potential is required for calculations. The quantum numbers associated with the state vectors indicate the energy eigenstates. The participant expresses confusion but receives guidance on the necessary steps to proceed.
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Homework Statement


Hi.

I'm looking at a hydrogen atom, which normalized stationary states is defined as |nlm>

The hydrogen atom is described by the normalized wavefunction:
\left| \psi \right\rangle =\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left( \left| 210 \right\rangle +\left| 211 \right\rangle \right)
Now, show that \left| \psi \right\rangle is an energy eigenstate, and find the corresponding energy.


Homework Equations



I'm told that:

{{L}^{2}}\left| nlm \right\rangle =l\left( l+1 \right){{\hbar }^{2}}\left| nlm \right\rangle
{{L}_{z}}\left| nlm \right\rangle =m\hbar \left| nlm \right\rangle
{{L}_{+}}={{L}_{x}}+i{{L}_{y}}
{{L}_{-}}={{L}_{x}}-i{{L}_{y}}


The Attempt at a Solution



In my mind, it seems so easy, but I don't have my book at my side, so I can't even check how it is done. Does it has something to do with:
H\left| \psi \right\rangle =E\left| \psi \right\rangle

If so, what hamiltonian am I suppose to use ?

Well, I'm kinda lost right now, so I was hoping to get a push in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.


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Yes - it is an energy eigenstate if it is an eigenvector of the Hamiltonian.
You will need the Hamiltonian for the hydrogen potential.

Note: out of the quantum numbers shown in the state vectors, which refer to the energy eigenstates?
 
Ahh yes, thank you very much :D
 
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