Hamiltonian operator

operator representing the total energy of a quantum system

Also known as quantum Hamiltonian

dimensional quantity, quantity

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Named after

William Rowan Hamilton

Description

In quantum mechanics, this is the operator representing the total energy of a quantum system, thus giving the possible outcomes of energy measurements as well as its time evolution.

Formula(s) and quantities

Defining Formula: $\hat{H}\equiv \hat{T}+\hat{V}$

$\hat{H}$ symbol represents Hamiltonian operator

$\hat{T}$ symbol represents kinetic energy operator

$\hat{V}$ symbol represents potential energy operator

Specializations

Hamiltonian function, light particle Hamiltonian, quantum Hamiltonian (electric polarizability), quantum Hamiltonian (electric charge), quantum Hamiltonian (linear rotor), quantum Hamiltonian (normal mode, harmonic), quantum Hamiltonian (symmetric top), quantum Hamiltonian (normal mode, anharmonic), quantum Hamiltonian (electric dipole)

Related URL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamiltonian_(quantum_mechanics)

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