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Exact solution of Schrdinger equation with time-dependent perturbation and the quantum transition

Jie Ren

Published Jan 1, 2005• 0 citations

Abstract

In some problems in quantum transition, time-dependent perturbation theory gives the first order approximation of transition probability amplitude. It is pointed out that the wave function of system can be exactly solved if the perturbation only depends on the time, and the exact expression of transition probability amplitude can be obtained.

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