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WKB quantization of pseudo spin Hamiltonians

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

A new method is proposed for studying the semiclassical limit for model Hamiltonians which are polynomials in the generators of the Lie algebra SU(n). The symmetric representation, characterized by a single independent Casimir invariant is mapped onto a subspace of a set of canonical coordinates, and a systematic expansion in the reciprocal of the Casimir invariant is carried out. WKB calculations for a specific example yield improved accuracy compared to previous work.

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3071
OSTI ID:
6497405
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 46:14; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English