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Solution of a Point Free Particle on a Circle by Means of Path Integral

Yuan Tong-quan

Published Jan 1, 2010• 0 citations

Abstract

The solution of a point free particle on a circle by means of path integral is presented in this article and the method of path integral is compared with time evolution operator.It is found that the method of path integral is easier.

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