What Does ee in H_ee Stand For?

In summary, the conversation discusses the notation and operators used in a problem related to the complete set of commuting observables. The conversation covers questions about the subscripts in the Hamiltonian and position operators, the bolding of the Hamiltonian, the meaning of H_LS, and the use of these operators in describing a many-electron atom. The summary also mentions that the questions were answered in a preceding discussion, but the source of the problems is unknown.
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Wminus
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I guess one needs to keep in mind this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_set_of_commuting_observables

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Basically, my question is about the notation:

1) What does the subscript "ee" stand for in H_ee? And "pq" in r_pq??
2) Why is the hamiltonian bolded like it was a vector in the assignment??
3) What is ##H_{LS}##?
4) Are these operators used to describe a many-electron atom?
 

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By the way, don't the spin operator and orbital angular momentum operator act on separate wavefunctions in separate hilbert-spaces? So is it even possible to find the commutation between them?
 
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Wminus said:
1) What does the subscript "ee" stand for in H_ee? And "pq" in r_pq??
2) Why is the hamiltonian bolded like it was a vector in the assignment??
3) What is HLSH_{LS}?
4) Are these operators used to describe a many-electron atom?
All these questions except for the second can be found in the discussion preceding the questions that you posted. Where did you find those problems?
 
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blue_leaf77 said:
All these questions except for the second can be found in the discussion preceding the questions that you posted. Where did you find those problems?
actually there was no discussion preceding it, but no worries I found out about it. The professor told me in class what he meant.
 

FAQ: What Does ee in H_ee Stand For?

What is notation in mathematics?

Notation in mathematics is a system of symbols and characters used to represent mathematical concepts, operations, and relationships. It allows for a concise and standardized way of communicating mathematical ideas.

Why is notation important in mathematics?

Notation is important in mathematics because it allows for clear and efficient communication of mathematical ideas. It also allows for complex concepts to be represented and manipulated in a concise and standardized manner.

What is the difference between notation and symbols?

Notation refers to the overall system of symbols used in mathematics, while symbols are individual characters or combinations of characters used to represent specific mathematical concepts.

How do I know which notation to use?

The choice of notation depends on the specific mathematical concept or operation being represented. It is important to use notation that is commonly accepted and understood by other mathematicians in order to effectively communicate ideas.

What is commutation in mathematics?

Commutation in mathematics refers to the ability to change the order of elements in a mathematical operation without changing the result. For example, addition and multiplication are commutative operations, while subtraction and division are not.

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