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Author  |
Blanes, S.; Casas, F.; Oteo, J.A.; Ros, J. |
| Title |
A pedagogical approach to the Magnus expansion |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
European Journal of Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur. J. Phys. |
| Volume |
31 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
907-918 |
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| Abstract |
Time-dependent perturbation theory as a tool to compute approximate solutions of the Schrodinger equation does not preserve unitarity. Here we present, in a simple way, how the Magnus expansion (also known as exponential perturbation theory) provides such unitary approximate solutions. The purpose is to illustrate the importance and consequences of such a property. We suggest that the Magnus expansion may be introduced to students in advanced courses of quantum mechanics. |
| Address |
[Blanes, S.] Univ Politecn Valencia, Inst Matemat Multidisciplinar, E-46022 Valencia, Spain, Email: serblaza@imm.upv.es |
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| Publisher |
Iop Publishing Ltd |
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| Language |
English |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0143-0807 |
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| Notes |
ISI:000279393800024 |
Approved |
no |
| Is ISI |
yes |
International Collaboration |
no |
| Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
259 |
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