Physics · Quantum Mechanics
A two-level quantum system has unperturbed energy eigenvalues E1 and E2. A perturbing potential H' = λΔσx is introduced, where Δ is a constant with dimensions of energy, λ is a small dimensionless parameter, and σx is the Pauli matrix (0 1)(1 0). The magnitudes of the first and second-order corrections to E1 due to H' are, respectively:
- 10 and λ2Δ2|E1 - E2|✓
- 2|λΔ|2 and λ2Δ2|E1 - E2|
- 3|λΔ| and λ2Δ2|E1 - E2|
- 40 and λ2Δ22|E1 - E2|
Correct answer
0 and λ2Δ2|E1 - E2|
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