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Let $A(t)$ be a holomorphic family of self-adjoint operators of type (B) on a complex Hilbert space $\mathcal{H}$. Kato-Rellich perturbation theory says that isolated eigenvalues of $A(t)$ will be analytic functions of $t$ as long as they…

Functional Analysis · Mathematics 2020-07-08 Brian Lins

In this work we discuss the notion of observable - both quantum and classical - from a new point of view. In classical mechanics, an observable is represented as a function (measurable, continuous or smooth), whereas in (von Neumann's…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Hans F. de Groote

We give a spectral description of the semi-classical Schrodinger operator with a piecewise linear, complex valued potential. Moreover, using these results, we show how an arbitrarily small bounded perturbation of a non-self-adjoint operator…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2007-05-23 P. Redparth

We provide criteria for self-adjointness and {\tau}-Fredhomness of first and second order differential operators acting on sections of infinite dimensional bundles, whose fibers are modules of finite type over a von Neumann algebra A…

Operator Algebras · Mathematics 2015-12-01 Maxim Braverman , Simone Cecchini

We provide the mathematical foundation for the $X_m$-Jacobi spectral theory. Namely, we present a self-adjoint operator associated to the differential expression with the exceptional $X_m$-Jacobi orthogonal polynomials as eigenfunctions.…

Classical Analysis and ODEs · Mathematics 2015-07-29 Constanze Liaw , Lance Littlejohn , Jessica Stewart

A new technique for approximating eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a self-adjoint operator is presented. The method does not incur spectral pollution, uses trial spaces from the form domain, has a self-adjoint algorithm, and exhibits…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2014-03-28 Michael Strauss

The self adjoint operator of time in non-relativistic quantum mechanics is found within the approach where the ordinary Hamiltonian is not taken to be conjugate to time. The operator version of the reexpressed Liouville equation with the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2011-11-03 Slobodan Prvanovic

Let $M$ be a closed manifold and $\alpha : \pi_1(M)\to U_n$ a representation. We give a purely $K$-theoretic description of the associated element $[\alpha]$ in the $K$-theory of $M$ with $\R/\Z$-coefficients. To that end, it is convenient…

Operator Algebras · Mathematics 2013-08-02 Paolo Antonini , Sara Azzali , Georges Skandalis

Given an n-tuple {b_1, ..., b_n} of self-adjoint operators in a finite von Neumann algebra M and a faithful, normal tracial state tau on M, we define a map Psi from M to R^{n+1} by Psi(a) = (tau(a), tau(b_1a), ..., tau(b_na)). The image of…

Operator Algebras · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Charles A. Akemann , Joel Anderson

The spectral properties of a singular left-definite Sturm-Liouville operator $JA$ are investigated and described via the properties of the corresponding right-definite selfadjoint counterpart $A$ which is obtained by substituting the…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2012-05-22 Jussi Behrndt , Roland Moews , Carsten Trunk

Crum's theorem in one-dimensional quantum mechanics asserts the existence of an associated Hamiltonian system for any given Hamiltonian with the complete set of eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. The associated system is iso-spectral to the…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2014-11-20 Leonor Garcia-Gutierrez , Satoru Odake , Ryu Sasaki

In certain circumstances, the uncertainty, $\Delta S [\phi]$, of a quantum observable, $S$, can be bounded from below by a finite overall constant $\Delta S>0$, \emph{i.e.}, $\Delta S [\phi] \geq \Delta S$, for all physical states $\phi$.…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2015-08-25 R. T. W. Martin , A. Kempf

We provide a formulation of quantum mechanics based on the cohomology of the Batalin-Vilkovisky (BV) algebra. Focusing on quantum-mechanical systems without gauge symmetry we introduce a homotopy retract from the chain complex of the…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2024-02-13 Christoph Chiaffrino , Olaf Hohm , Allison F. Pinto

Let A be a self-adjoint operator on a separable Hilbert space H. Assume that the spectrum of A consists of two disjoint components s_0 and s_1 such that the set s_0 lies in a finite gap of the set s_1. Let V be a bounded self-adjoint…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2012-07-13 Sergio Albeverio , Alexander K. Motovilov

This article proposes a framework for the study of periodic maps $T$ from a (typically finite) set $X$ to itself when the set $X$ is equipped with one or more real- or complex-valued functions. The main idea, inspired by the time-evolution…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2021-05-26 James Propp

We establish a connection between quantum mechanics and computation, revealing fundamental limitations for algorithms computing spectra, especially in non-Hermitian settings. Introducing the concept of locally trivial pseudospectra (LTP),…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-12-01 Catherine Drysdale , Matthew Colbrook , Michael T. M. Woodley

We discuss the problem of perturbation of spectral subspaces for linear self-adjoint operators on a separable Hilbert space. Let $A$ and $V$ be bounded self-adjoint operators. Assume that the spectrum of $A$ consists of two disjoint parts…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Vadim Kostrykin , Konstantin A. Makarov , Alexander K. Motovilov

In this paper, we will prove a spectral theorem for self-adjoint compactoid operators. Also, we will study the condition on which the coefficient field must be imposed. In order to get the theorems, we will use the Fredholm theory for…

Functional Analysis · Mathematics 2025-01-27 Kosuke Ishizuka

The aim of this paper is to show a connection between an extended theory of statistical experiments on the one hand and the foundation of quantum theory on the other hand. The main aspects of this extension are: One assumes a hyperparameter…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2012-07-10 Inge S. Helland

Aim of this paper is to show the possible significance, and usefulness, of various non-selfadjoint operators for suitable Observables in non relativistic and relativistic quantum mechanics, and in quantum electrodynamics. More specifically,…

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