Example 8.3.1: (i) Find the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors (eigenfunctions) of the matrices and y. (ii) Show that irrespective of the direction of a chosen axis, the projection of spin on the axis can take only two values equal to tħ/2.

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Example 8.3.2 Quantum Mechanics
Example 8.3.1: (i) Find the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors (eigenfunctions) of the
matrices and y. (ii) Show that irrespective of the direction of a chosen axis, the
projection of spin on the axis can take only two values equal to tħ/2.
Transcribed Image Text:Example 8.3.1: (i) Find the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors (eigenfunctions) of the matrices and y. (ii) Show that irrespective of the direction of a chosen axis, the projection of spin on the axis can take only two values equal to tħ/2.
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