chapter 10
Angular Momentum
Angular momentum is an important concept in classical mechanics. In quantum theory, its quantized and angular momentum is elevated to the status of an operator. In this chapter we learn how to represent angular momentum operators and determine the results of measurement, that is, measured values of angular momentum.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will
• learn how to represent angular momentum in quantum mechanics
• learn how to calculate the commutators of the angular momentum operators
• learn about the quantum states of angular momentum
• learn about generalized angular momentum
In classical physics ...
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