H=V( 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2), where H is the hamiltonian, and V is an energy constant, how do I find the eigenfunctions and eigenvalues for H?
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I used to know how to do this. Man, I miss my math classes. Seriously. I loved math.
A quick google shows that most of the examples are for 2x2 matrices. Is it the 3x3 matrix that is causing a problem? If so, this Dr. Math article might be helpful.
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It's a diagonal matrix, for God's sake. The eigenvalues are V, V, and 2V, no need for computation. If this is homework, you're in trouble.
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No need to be rude, KoM. It came up in one of my classes, but was never covered in that class, and I haven't taken linear algebra.
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