Two simple methods for the computation of the density matrix of “heavy” quantum particles

作者: Bo Hellsing , Shin-Ichi Sawada , Horia Mtiu

DOI: 10.1016/0009-2614(85)80226-8

关键词: ComputationDensity matrix renormalization groupQuantumStatistical physicsDensity matrixVariational methodState-transition matrixHarmonic (mathematics)PhysicsGaussian

摘要: Abstract Two simple methods are presented for the computation of density matrix a localized quantum particle. One method is based on local harmonic approximation and other variational method, which assumes that retains Gaussian functional form as temperature decreased.

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