The Principles of Quantum Mechanics |
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THE PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION | 10 |
The Need for a Quantum Theory | 10 |
The Polarization of Photons | 10 |
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algebraic angular momentum anticommutation arbitrary atom basic bras basic kets basic vectors belonging bosons canonical coordinates classical mechanics classical theory coefficient commutation relations commuting observables complete set components conjugate complex conjugate imaginary constant coordinates and momenta corresponding d³p d³x defined denote density diagonal displacement dynamical system dynamical variables eigen eigenbras eigenstate eigenvalues electron emission energy-levels equal equations of motion expressed fermions form a complete formula given gives Hamiltonian Heisenberg Heisenberg picture hence infinity integral interaction ket vector linear operator Lorentz m₂ mathematical matrix elements multiplied obtain orthogonal oscillator permutation photon physical polarization positrons probability quantities quantum mechanics quantum theory radiation relativistic representation representative result right-hand side satisfy scattering Schrödinger Schrödinger picture Schrödinger's wave equation set of commuting spin standard ket stationary superposition supplementary conditions symmetrical theorem tion transition unperturbed system values vanish wave equation wave function zero