Evolved wave function in Dirac formalism

This represents the state of the system at time t, which can be obtained by evolving the initial state |Ψ(0)> using the Hamiltonian H. In summary, the Hamiltonian H describes the total energy of the system and is used in the time evolution of the initial state |Ψ(0)> to obtain the state |Ψ(t)> at time t. The exponential function e^(-iHt/ħ) is a mathematical representation of this time evolution and uses the coefficients of the basis states to calculate the state at a given time.
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A system of |1> and |2>, in the beggining has a function |Ψ(0)>= cosa|1> + sina|2>.
The energy of the system is;
https://i.imgur.com/I0C7BFg.png
a, ε,n are known. Find the |Ψ(t)>

The solution is;
https://i.imgur.com/urWs6XW.png

It is known that; |Ψ(t)>= e^(-iHt/ħ) * |Ψ(0)>
but I don't understand what happens with the energy H and what type of math it uses to make the cosa and sina into e^(-ia).
Also note that the ε in H are the "∈" looking in the solution

Can someone explain this?
 
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The energy H is the Hamiltonian of the system, which describes the dynamics of the system. It can be written as:H = ε (n + 1/2)This equation represents the total energy of the system. The cosa and sina in the |Ψ(0)> equation represent the coefficients of the basis states |1> and |2>. These coefficients are multiplied by the exponential function e^(-iHt/ħ), which is a mathematical representation of the time evolution of the system. The exponential function has the form:e^(-iHt/ħ) = e^(-iε(n+1/2)t/ħ)This expression can be rearranged to give:|Ψ(t)>= cos(ε(n+1/2)t/ħ)|1> + sin(ε(n+1/2)t/ħ)|2>which is the solution for |Ψ(t)>.
 

Related to Evolved wave function in Dirac formalism

1. What is the Dirac formalism?

The Dirac formalism is a mathematical framework for describing the behavior of particles with spin, such as electrons, in quantum mechanics. It was developed by the physicist Paul Dirac in the 1920s and is based on a set of four equations known as the Dirac equation.

2. What is the evolved wave function in Dirac formalism?

The evolved wave function, also known as the Dirac wave function, is a mathematical function that describes the state of a particle with spin at a particular time in the Dirac formalism. It takes into account both the position and spin of the particle and can be used to calculate the probability of finding the particle in a particular state.

3. How does the evolved wave function differ from the Schrödinger wave function?

The evolved wave function in the Dirac formalism differs from the Schrödinger wave function in that it takes into account the spin of the particle. This is important for describing the behavior of particles with half-integer spin, such as electrons, which cannot be fully described by the Schrödinger equation.

4. What is the significance of the evolved wave function in quantum mechanics?

The evolved wave function is significant in quantum mechanics because it allows us to make predictions about the behavior of particles with spin. It is an essential tool for understanding the behavior of particles at the quantum level and has been used to make accurate predictions about the behavior of subatomic particles.

5. How is the evolved wave function used in practical applications?

The evolved wave function is used in practical applications such as quantum computing, where it is used to calculate the probability of a particle being in a particular state. It is also used in particle physics experiments to make predictions about the behavior of particles with spin, and in medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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