What Does ψ_0(x) = <x|0> Represent in Dirac Notation?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a problem of not having all the required books for a course and then moves on to a question about the meaning of the notation ψ_0(x)= <x|0>. The notation refers to the ground state and the bra for the "x" basis state, which represents the position x. The person is looking for examples to better understand the notation.
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Do not solve the problem just look at the picture.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb33/DanusMax/giro2_zps11d2056b.jpgWell its the end of the semester and I found out that I had only one of the required books for my undergraduate course.

Anyways back to the question. As you can see in the photo what I would like to know is what
ψ_0(x)= <x|0>. stands for?

I haven't seen examples of how to use it or anything. I do know that it can be broken up and something can be placed in the center <x|?|0>.

what i don't know is what that x is or why there's a zero on the other side. What does it mean I would like to have examples if possible.
 
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The [itex]\mid 0 \rangle [/itex]indicates the ground state. The [itex]\langle x\mid [/itex] is the bra for "x" basis state, which is the state associated with the position x.
 

FAQ: What Does ψ_0(x) = <x|0> Represent in Dirac Notation?

What is Dirac notation?

Dirac notation, also known as bra-ket notation, is a mathematical notation used in quantum mechanics to represent quantum states and operators. It was developed by physicist Paul Dirac as a concise and abstract way of representing complex mathematical concepts.

What is the difference between a bra and a ket?

In Dirac notation, a bra (⟨A|) represents the conjugate transpose of a ket (|A⟩). The bra and ket together form a complete ket (|A⟩⟨A|), which represents a projection operator that can be used to measure a quantum state.

How is an inner product represented in Dirac notation?

In Dirac notation, the inner product of two quantum states |A⟩ and |B⟩ is represented as ⟨A|B⟩. This notation is equivalent to the dot product of the corresponding vectors in traditional vector notation.

What is the significance of the Dirac delta function in Dirac notation?

The Dirac delta function (δ(x)) is used in Dirac notation to represent a continuous spectrum of quantum states, such as energy levels. It is defined as 0 for all values of x, except at x=0 where it approaches infinity. This allows for the representation of infinite sums and integrals in a compact form.

How is the measurement of a quantum state represented in Dirac notation?

In Dirac notation, the measurement of a quantum state |A⟩ is represented as ⟨A|Ω|A⟩, where Ω is the observable being measured. This notation allows for the calculation of the probability of obtaining a particular measurement result.

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