Physics · Quantum Mechanics
The spin functions for a free electron in a basis where Sz is diagonal can be written as (10) and (01) with eigenvalues of Sz being +1/2 and -1/2 respectively. Using this basis, find a normalized eigenfunction of Sy with eigenvalue -1/2.
- 11√2(-i1)
- 21√2(i1)✓
- 31√2(1 i)
- 41√2(-1 -i)
Correct answer
1√2(i1)
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