do some quantum Consider a three-dimensional vector space spanned by an orthonor- mal basis |1), |2), |3). Kets |a) and |B) are given by la) = i|1) – 2|2) – i|3), IB) = i|1) + 2|3). (a) Construct (œ| and (B] (in terms of the dual basis (1|, (2|, (3|). (b) Find (a|B) and (Blæ), and confirm that (Bla) = (æ\B)*. (c) Find all nine matrix elements of the operator Ä = la)(B], in this basis, and construct the matrix A. Is it hermitian?

icon
Related questions
Question
Problem 5
do some quantum Consider a three-dimensional vector space spanned by an orthonor-
mal basis |1), |2), |3). Kets |a) and |B) are given by
la) = i|1) – 2|2) - i|3), IB) = i|1) + 2|3).
(a) Construct (æ| and (B| (in terms of the dual basis (1|, (2|, (3|).
(b) Find (a|B) and (Blæ), and confirm that (Bla) = (@\B)*.
(c) Find all nine matrix elements of the operator Ä = |a)(B], in this basis, and
construct the matrix A. Is it hermitian?
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 5 do some quantum Consider a three-dimensional vector space spanned by an orthonor- mal basis |1), |2), |3). Kets |a) and |B) are given by la) = i|1) – 2|2) - i|3), IB) = i|1) + 2|3). (a) Construct (æ| and (B| (in terms of the dual basis (1|, (2|, (3|). (b) Find (a|B) and (Blæ), and confirm that (Bla) = (@\B)*. (c) Find all nine matrix elements of the operator Ä = |a)(B], in this basis, and construct the matrix A. Is it hermitian?
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Similar questions