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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ996078
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 10
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Geometry of the Adiabatic Theorem
Lobo, Augusto Cesar; Ribeiro, Rafael Antunes; Ribeiro, Clyffe de Assis; Dieguez, Pedro Ruas
European Journal of Physics, v33 n5 p1063-1072 Sep 2012
We present a simple and pedagogical derivation of the quantum adiabatic theorem for two-level systems (a single qubit) based on geometrical structures of quantum mechanics developed by Anandan and Aharonov, among others. We have chosen to use only the minimum geometric structure needed for the understanding of the adiabatic theorem for this case. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Quantum Mechanics, Geometry, Mathematics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Validity, Equations (Mathematics), College Science, Secondary School Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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