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Title: Time-dependent variational principle in quantum field theory

Journal Article · · Int. J. Quant. Chem.; (United States)

A direct, quantum-mechanical definition for GAMMA (effective action) is proposed through a two-step procedure for applying the variational principle to time-dependent quantum problems.

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3069
OSTI ID:
6639055
Journal Information:
Int. J. Quant. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English