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Translation Operator

Translation Operator

Feb 09, 20251 min read

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T^(a)ψ(x)=ψ(x−a)

T^(a)=exp(−ℏia​p^​)

  • p^​ is the momentum operator

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  • T^(a)ψ(x)=ψ(x−a)\displaystyle \hat{T}(a)\psi(x)=\psi(x-a)T^(a)ψ(x)=ψ(x−a)
  • T^(a)=exp⁡(−iaℏp^)\displaystyle \hat{T}(a)=\exp\left( -\frac{ia}{\hbar}\hat{p} \right)T^(a)=exp(−ℏia​p^​)

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  • Quantum Operators
  • Symmetry

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