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Van Hove's "\lambda^2 t" limit in nonrelativistic and relativistic field-theoretical models

Quantum Physics 2010-01-31 v1

Abstract

Van Hove's "\lambda^2 t" limiting procedure is analyzed in some interesting quantum field theoretical cases, both in nonrelativistic and relativistic models. We look at the deviations from a purely exponential behavior in a decay process and discuss the subtle issues of state preparation and initial time.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9910111,
  title  = {Van Hove's "\lambda^2 t" limit in nonrelativistic and relativistic field-theoretical models},
  author = {P. Facchi and S. Pascazio},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9910111},
  year   = {2010}
}

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18 pages, 4 figures