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Matrix element (physics)

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In physics, particularly in quantum pertubation theory, the "matrix element" refers to the linear operator of a modified Hamiltonian using Dirac notation.

The matrix element considers the effect of the newly modified Hamiltonian (i.e. ordinary Hamiltonian plus interaction Hamiltonian) on the quantum state.


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