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I just had a couple quick questions while I'm reviewing for a test...
If two operators commute, what can we say about their eigenfunctions?
x commutes with pz, correct?
I understand that the energy for a hydrogen-like atom depends on n according to the equation ((-z^2 μe^4)/(2(4πϵ_o )^2 ℏ^2 ) 1/n^2 ), but why does it not depend on l also? Isn't a 3p electron supposed to have more energy than a 3s electron? Or is that only in many electron atoms?
Thanks, any help appreciated
If two operators commute, what can we say about their eigenfunctions?
x commutes with pz, correct?
I understand that the energy for a hydrogen-like atom depends on n according to the equation ((-z^2 μe^4)/(2(4πϵ_o )^2 ℏ^2 ) 1/n^2 ), but why does it not depend on l also? Isn't a 3p electron supposed to have more energy than a 3s electron? Or is that only in many electron atoms?
Thanks, any help appreciated