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The star exponential and SU(2) path integrals

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An expression is found for the Feynman path integral on SU(2) in terms of the star-exponential.

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    C. A. Alcalde, A. C. Cadavid & M. Nakashima

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Alcalde, C.A., Cadavid, A.C. & Nakashima, M. The star exponential and SU(2) path integrals. Lett Math Phys 22, 15–19 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00400373

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