Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications · Problem 2.12

Mathematical Tools of Quantum Mechanics — Nouredine Zettili

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · matrix-representation-kets-bras

Problem

Consider the following two kets: ∣ψ⟩=(5i2−i),∣ϕ⟩=(38i−9i).|\psi\rangle = \begin{pmatrix} 5i \\ 2 \\ -i \end{pmatrix}, \qquad |\phi\rangle = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 8i \\ -9i \end{pmatrix}. (a) Find ∣ψ⟩∗|\psi\rangle^* and ⟨ψ∣\langle\psi|. (b) Is ∣ψ⟩|\psi\rangle normalized? If not, normalize it. (c) Are ∣ψ⟩|\psi\rangle and ∣ϕ⟩|\phi\rangle orthogonal?

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