Comment on `Must a Hamiltonian be hermitian'
A. van Hameren
TL;DR
This paper provides a brief commentary on the discussion of whether Hamiltonians must be Hermitian, addressing the implications and nuances of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics.
Contribution
It offers insights and clarifications on the arguments presented in the original paper regarding Hermiticity in Hamiltonians.
Findings
Highlights key points about non-Hermitian Hamiltonians
Clarifies misconceptions about Hermiticity requirements
Discusses implications for quantum theory
Abstract
A small comment on the paper with the mentioned title by Carl M. Bender, Dorje C. Brody and Hugh F. Jones.
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Taxonomy
TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics · Quantum chaos and dynamical systems · Algebraic and Geometric Analysis