Principles of Quantum Mechanics · Problem 1.8.11

Mathematical Introduction — R. Shankar

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · coupled-mass-propagator

Problem

Consider the coupled mass problem discussed above. (1) Given that the initial state is ∣1⟩|1\rangle, in which the first mass is displaced by unity and the second is left alone, calculate ∣1(t)⟩|1(t)\rangle by following the algorithm. (2) Compare your result with that following from Eq. (1.8.39).

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