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arXiv:2507.19606 · Quantum Studies Mathematics and Foundations

Geometric representation of generalized coherent states and their symplectic capacities: a synthetic approach

Maurice A. de Gosson

Published Jan 30, 2026• 0 citations
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10.1007/s40509-025-00379-2

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