Chapter 10, Problem 10.13E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the given situation might be considered as a problematic definition is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

When an operator acts on a function to give the function back which is multiplied with a constant, then the function is called Eigen function of the operator and the constant is known as eigenvalue. A general eigenvalue equation is represented as,

$\widehat{B}\Psi =K\Psi$

Where,

• $\widehat{B}$ is represented as the operator.

• $\Psi$ is represented as the Eigen function of the operator.

• $K$ is represented as the eigenvalue.