A unitary transformation is one for which U+U = 1. (a) Show that unitary transformations preserve inner

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A unitary transformation is one for which Û+Û = 1.
(a) Show that unitary transformations preserve inner products, in the sense that (Ûα|Ûβ) = (α|β), for all vectors |α), β).
(b) Show that the eigenvalues of a unitary transformation have modulus 1.
(c) Show that the eigenvectors of a unitary transformation belonging to distinct eigenvalues are orthogonal.

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Introduction To Quantum Mechanics

ISBN: 9781107189638

3rd Edition

Authors: David J. Griffiths, Darrell F. Schroeter

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