Chap 1: Linear Algebra Flashcards
1
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What does * stand for? Ex: Z*
A
Complex Conjugate
2
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if Z = a+bi, what does Z* equal?
A
Z* = a-bi
3
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What do these symbols mean? : |ψ〉
A
“ket”, a vector(vertical)
4
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What do these symbols mean? :〈ψ|
A
“bra”, a transpose and complex conjugate of a vector. Appears as horizontal vector.
5
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What do these symbols mean?: 〈φ|ψ〉
A
inner product between vectors |φ〉and |ψ〉.
6
Q
What is the answer to this equation?
〈φ|ψ〉
A
7
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What do these symbols mean?:
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8
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What is A*?
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9
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What is AT?
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10
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What does this symbol mean A†?
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11
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What is the answer to this equation?
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12
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What do these symbols mean?
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13
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What do these symbols mean?
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