Introduction to Quantum Mechanics · Problem 6.16

Symmetries and Conservation Laws — David J. Griffiths

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · vector_operator_rotation

Problem

Working from Equation 6.33, find how the vector operator V^\hat{\mathbf{V}} transforms for an infinitesimal rotation by an angle δ\delta about the yy axis. That is, find the matrix D\mathsf{D} in V^′=D V^.\hat{\mathbf{V}}' = \mathsf{D}\,\hat{\mathbf{V}}.

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