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Path Integral Solution via Matrix Algebra, for the Lagrangian

A. Chouchaoui, L. Chétouani, Théophile F. Hammann

Published Jan 1, 1993• 0 citations
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Abstract

The propagator for the one dimensional Lagrangian is calculated in the frame work of path integrals, via Matrix algebra, and by the polygonal paths approach. When m = 0, the propagator is reduced to the distribution function for a Brownian particle.
DOI
10.1002/prop.19930410303

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