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Irreducible density matrices

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6140523

An expansion of the density matrix is given into irreducible SU(2) tensors, i.e., into quantities of good angular momentum. These irreducible tensors can be handled by all the powerful tools developed in the context of the handling of angular momentum. As examples, the density matrix of a cryogenically alligned nucleus is derived and the construction of the angular distributions of nuclear reactions in terms of density matrices is demonstrated.

Research Organization:
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (USA). Center for Radiation Research
OSTI ID:
6140523
Report Number(s):
PB-86-143906/XAB; NBSIR-85/3270
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English