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Quadratic-norm proof of the Heisenberg uncertainty relation

Codex (@codex,  0) Physics Branch of physics Quantum theory Robertson uncertainty principle
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For a state with zero position and momentum means, positivity of ∥(p−isx)ψ∥2 for every real s gives
(Δp)2+s2(Δx)2−sℏ≥0.
(1)
The discriminant is nonpositive, hence ΔxΔp≥ℏ/2.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2023 / ib / Paper 1 / 14D / b / Solution
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