What is the differene between Rigid Hilbert Space and Hilbert Space?

In summary, the difference between Rigid Hilbert Space and Hilbert Space is that the former is the natural mathematical setting for Quantum Mechanics when continuous spectrum is present. This is supported by evidence and is fully implemented by Dirac's bra-ket formalism. The rigged Hilbert space is discussed in detail in R. de la Madrid's paper "The role of the rigged Hilbert space in Quantum Mechanics" and is further explored in Arno Bohm's text "The Rigged Hilbert Space and Quantum Mechanics". The role of the rigged Hilbert space is demonstrated through a simple, exactly solvable example and its physical significance is thoroughly discussed."
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What is the difference between Rigid Hilbert Space and Hilbert Space?
 
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I guess you mean rigged Hilbert space.

http://www.abhidg.net/RHSclassreport.pdf

http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0502053
The role of the rigged Hilbert space in Quantum Mechanics
Authors: R. de la Madrid
(Submitted on 9 Feb 2005)
Abstract: There is compelling evidence that, when continuous spectrum is present, the natural mathematical setting for Quantum Mechanics is the rigged Hilbert space rather than just the Hilbert space. In particular, Dirac's bra-ket formalism is fully implemented by the rigged Hilbert space rather than just by the Hilbert space. In this paper, we provide a pedestrian introduction to the role the rigged Hilbert space plays in Quantum Mechanics, by way of a simple, exactly solvable example. The procedure will be constructive and based on a recent publication. We also provide a thorough discussion on the physical significance of the rigged Hilbert space.
 
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Thank you very much Tom.Stoer , indeed I also found the following text about Rigged Hilbert Space by Arno Bohm, The Rigged Hilbert Space and Quantum Mechanics.
 

Related to What is the differene between Rigid Hilbert Space and Hilbert Space?

1. What is a Hilbert Space?

A Hilbert Space is a mathematical concept used in functional analysis that represents an infinite-dimensional vector space. It is named after German mathematician David Hilbert and is often used in quantum mechanics and signal processing.

2. What is a Rigid Hilbert Space?

A Rigid Hilbert Space is a subset of a Hilbert Space that has additional geometric properties, such as being bounded and having a unique norm. It is often used in the study of differential equations, dynamical systems, and control theory.

3. What is the main difference between a Hilbert Space and a Rigid Hilbert Space?

The main difference between a Hilbert Space and a Rigid Hilbert Space is that a Rigid Hilbert Space has additional geometric properties, making it more structured and easier to analyze mathematically. A Hilbert Space, on the other hand, is a more general concept that can have varying degrees of structure.

4. How are Hilbert Spaces and Rigid Hilbert Spaces used in scientific research?

Hilbert Spaces and Rigid Hilbert Spaces are used in a wide range of scientific research areas, including quantum mechanics, signal processing, differential equations, and control theory. They provide a powerful mathematical framework for analyzing and understanding complex systems.

5. Can you give an example of a real-world application of Hilbert Spaces and Rigid Hilbert Spaces?

One example of a real-world application of Hilbert Spaces and Rigid Hilbert Spaces is in the field of image processing. Hilbert Spaces are used to represent images as vectors, allowing for efficient manipulation and analysis. Rigid Hilbert Spaces, with their additional geometric properties, can help improve image reconstruction and denoising techniques.

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