Significance of commutators in Quantum mechanics

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why we do use commutation?

what is physical difference between commutators and Poisson Brackets?

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sadias_786 said:

Homework Statement


why we do use commutation?

what is physical difference between commutators and Poisson Brackets?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


Poisson brackets are used in the Hamiltonian formalism of classical mechanics. When you quantise a theory, these become the commutators you know and love from quantum theory.
 

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