Does this equality have a name?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the equality known as the parallelogram law in quantum mechanics, which states that the sum of the squares of two wave functions in Hilbert's space is equal to twice the product of their norms plus twice the inner product of the two functions. This law holds true in basic linear algebra and has a geometric interpretation. Its significance in QM is that it can be used to define an inner product using the norm, and it is often seen in QM notebooks.
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Hey there,

I was wondering if this equality in QM has a name or not.

It goes as follows:

llψ+øll^2 + llψ-øll^2 = 2llψll^2 + 2lløll^2

where: ψ and ø are wave functions in Hilbert's space.

If it doesn't specifically have a name, what is its significance in QM?

Thankis
 
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It's just the parallelogram law. It has the usual geometric meaning and moreover if a norm satisfies it then the polarization identity can be used to define an inner product using the norm. The converse of course is trivial. This has nothing to do with QM it's just basic linear algebra.
 
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Oh, okay. I see! The reason, I said QM, is because I saw it in QM notebook. Thanks!
 

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