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Geometric angles in cyclic evolutions of a classical system

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
A perturbative method, using Lie transforms, is given for calculating the Hannay angle for slow, cyclic evolutions of a classical system, taking into account the finite rate of change of the Hamiltonian. The method is applied to the generalized harmonic oscillator. The classical Aharonov-Anandan angle is also calculated. The interpretational ambiguity in the definitions of geometrical angles is discussed.
Research Organization:
Department of Applied Physics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027
OSTI ID:
6737361
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 38:9; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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