If α,β and γ are linear operators, establish the identity
[αβ,γ]=α[β,γ]+[α,γ]β
In what follows, the operators x and p are Hermitian and represent position and momentum of a quantum mechanical particle in one-dimension. Show that
[xn,p]=iℏnxn−1
and
[x,pm]=iℏmpm−1
where m,n∈Z+. Assuming [xn,pm]=0, show that the operators xn and pm are Hermitian but their product is not. Determine whether xnpm+pmxn is Hermitian.