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Journal of Mathematical Physics

Uniform approximation and coherent state path integrals

S. H. Fricke, A. B. Balantekin, T. Uzer

Published Nov 1, 1991• 8 citations
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Abstract

One possible formulation of mean-field approximations is in terms of coherent state path integrals. In this paper, the construction of uniform semiclassical approximation to coherent state integrals is investigated. As a specific example, the method is applied to the forced harmonic oscillator.
DOI
10.1063/1.529060

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