Addition
Quantum Mechanics · Part 5
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Table of Contents
- 1.The Problem
- 2.Uncoupled vs. Coupled Basis
- 3.Triangle Inequality
- 4.Example: Two Spin-1/2 Particles
- 5.Example: Spin-Orbit Coupling
- 6.Change of Basis Transformation
- 7.Recursive Construction
- 8.Example:
- 9.Physical Applications
- 10.Selection Rules
Key Equations
$$\vec{J} = \vec{J}_1 + \vec{J}_2$$
$$m = -j, -j+1, \ldots, j-1, j$$
$$\vec{J} = \vec{L} + \vec{S}$$
$$|j_1, j_2; j_{\max}, m_{\max}\rangle = |j_1, j_1; j_2, j_2\rangle$$
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