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PauliMatrix

PauliMatrix[k]
gives the k^(th) Pauli spin matrix sigma_k.
  • PauliMatrix gives 2×2 constant matrices with the property sigma_1.sigma_2=i sigma_3.
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PauliMatrix threads element-wise over lists:
Applications   (3)
Pauli's differential equation:
Pauli matrices' algebra:
Build a unitary matrix representing the rotation of the spinor around the z axis through angle Phi:
Rotation by 360° changes spinor's direction:
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