Spin 1/2 System: Pure and Mixed Ensembles
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Consider a pure ensemble of a spin 1/2 system.
Suppose <Sx>, <Sz> and the sign of <Sy> are known.
Show how we may determine the state vector.
Why is it unnecessary to know the magnitude of <Sy> ?
Consider a mixed ensemble of a spin 1/2 system.
Suppose [Sx], [Sy] and [Sz] are known.
Show how we may construct the 2x2 density matrix which characterizes the ensemble.
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This solution provides clarification on pure and mixed ensembles of a spin 1/2 system. It discusses concepts like the state vector, magnitude, and density.
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Consider a PURE ensemble of a spin 1/2 system.
Suppose , and the sign of are known.
Show how we may determine the state vector.
Why is it unnecessary to know the magnitude of ?
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The corresponding Eigen states for a ½ spin system are just
In other words the state ...
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