Approximation methods for the solution of quantum evolution equations at the zero fluctuation limit

Buket Benek, Metin Demіralp

Published May 27, 2008• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper is focused on the solution of a univariate quantum dynamical system that can be treated through the dynamics of expectation values of the position and momentum operators. This goal is realised by using the fluctuationlessness theorem. The concerned equations are matrix equations and derived using the wave function of the Schrodinger equation. The quality of the obtained approximated solution is tested by comparing it with the real solution for different n values.

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