ISSN:
1572-9524
Keywords:
geometric phase
;
gauge theory
;
quantum theory
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We investigate a quantum physical system that can be naturally separated into fast and slow moving components. A modification of the conventional molecular Born-Oppenheimer approximation is considered by taking the intermolecular position vector to be a slowlyvarying quantum mechanical parameter. It is found that the fast motion (electronic degrees of freedom) induces a non-Abelian vector potential (Berry connection) into the dynamics of the slow system (nucleus), thereby modifying the commutation relations of the slow variables.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00665754
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