Theoretical Chemistry
Hermitian operators are a special class of linear operators in quantum mechanics that are equal to their own adjoint, which means they have real eigenvalues and orthogonal eigenvectors. These properties make them essential for the physical interpretation of quantum mechanics, as observables in quantum systems are represented by Hermitian operators, ensuring measurable outcomes correspond to real values.
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