Some Explanation with Pauli's Spin Matrices

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Pauli spin matrices are a set of three 2x2 complex matrices used in quantum mechanics to describe the spin of quantum particles. They are denoted as σ_x, σ_y, and σ_z, corresponding to the x, y, and z components of spin. These matrices are fundamental in the study of quantum states and play a crucial role in the formulation of quantum mechanics. For a deeper understanding, consulting the Wikipedia page on Pauli matrices is recommended, as it provides detailed explanations and examples. Overall, Pauli spin matrices are essential tools for analyzing spin systems in quantum physics.
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Time reversal invariant Hamiltonians must satisfy ##[H,\Theta]=0## where ##\Theta## is time reversal operator. However, in some texts (for example see Many-body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics an introduction, HENRIK BRUUS and KARSTEN FLENSBERG, Corrected version: 14 January 2016, section 7.1.4) the time reversal invariant condition is introduced as ##H=H^*##. How these two conditions are identical?
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