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Prove that exp[A].exp = exp[A+B] only if A and B commute.
Prove that eA.eB = e(A+B) only if A and B commute.
The attempt at a solution
I expanded both sides of the equation.
(1+A+A2/2!...)(1+B+B2/2!+..) = (1+(A+B)+(A+B)2/2!+..)
Now how to proceed ?
Homework Statement
Prove that eA.eB = e(A+B) only if A and B commute.
The attempt at a solution
I expanded both sides of the equation.
(1+A+A2/2!...)(1+B+B2/2!+..) = (1+(A+B)+(A+B)2/2!+..)
Now how to proceed ?