Ask me anything

I will try to answer questions on any topic I can engage with seriously. Questions that lead to interesting discussions or deeper insights may be expanded into standalone blog posts.

To ask a question, simply scroll down and leave a comment. This will initiate a discussion thread. I will either reply directly in the comments or develop the question into a longer article. You will be notified as soon as a response is posted.


How to Write Questions (Including Equations)

You are encouraged to include mathematical expressions, equations, or short derivations when relevant. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure clarity.

1) Inline mathematics

For short expressions (like this $E = mc^2$) within a sentence, wrap the math in single dollar signs:

$E = mc^2$

2) Displayed equations

For equations on their own line, wrap the math in double dollar signs:

$$
\frac{d}{dt}\langle A \rangle = \frac{i}{\hbar}\langle [H, A] \rangle
$$

3) Greek letters and common symbols

Standard LaTeX commands are typically supported, for example:

  • \alpha, \beta, \gamma
  • \partial, \nabla, \infty
  • \langle \rangle, \sum, \int

Example:

$$
\psi(x,t) = A e^{i(kx - \omega t)}
$$

4) Code or pseudocode

For code, algorithms, or structured text, use a code block:

for i in range(N):
    evolve(state)

5) References and context

If your question is based on a paper, textbook, or lecture, briefly mention the source or context. This helps me respond more precisely.


Feel free to ask questions ranging from introductory concepts to more advanced topics. If you can state what you already know and what exactly is confusing you, the discussion will be much more productive.

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One Response to Ask me anything

  1. Simon Miller says:

    In non relativistic quantum mechanics why must observables be represented by Hermitian operators? In particular, how does Hermiticity guarantee real measurement outcomes, like what goes wrong physically if this condition is relaxed?