MathLiveEigenstate equation
An eigenstate of an operator A is a state that the operator only scales, so applying A returns the same state multiplied by the eigenvalue a. It is used to find measurable quantities and stationary states in quantum mechanics.
A\vert a \rangle = a\vert a \rangleWhat the symbols mean
| linear operator representing an observable | |
| eigenstate (eigenket) of the operator A | |
| eigenvalue associated with the eigenstate, the possible measured value |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicQuantum mechanics
- LevelUniversity
- Also calledeigenstate eigenvalue equation, eigenvalue equation quantum mechanics, operator eigenvalue equation, eigenket equation, eigenstate definition, quantum eigenvalue problem
- SourceWikidata Q1303470
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