The density matrix for an electron that is either in the state spin up along x or in the spin down along y.

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Chapter 11.5, Problem 11.18P

(a)

To determine

The density matrix for an electron that is either in the state spin up along x or in the spin down along y.

(b)

To determine

The value of 〈Sy〉 for an electron.

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