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Formula 2.8 in the paper 1907.03363 "JT Gravity and the Ensembles of Random Matrix Theory"
Currently, I am puzzled by the formula 2.8 in the paper arXiv;1907.03363, where the author states that $Z_R(\beta)=0$ for $N$ being odd. I am having difficulty understanding the discussion in the ...
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I want to solve problems in Path integral quantum mechanics and need some suggestions for the book [duplicate]
I am looking for a book with LOTS of problems in path integral quantum mechanics. I don't need a book with lot of theory. I need a book that has MANY problems of all difficulty levels. Essentially I ...
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Multi-instanton contribution to path integral
Briefly, I would like to have a reference to a clear detailed exposition of the computation of the multi-instanton contribution to the path integral while computing the energy levels splitting of the ...
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Geometric derivation of quantum mechanics from Lagrangian mechanics
I have used classical Lagrangian mechanics for quite a while, and what I like about it is that everything can be derived from a very small number of geometric principles. There are just three things ...
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Good resources for learning/reviewing complex time propagator formalism
I studied this at the beginning of my graduate degree but have to review it for my graduate exam. If it's not clear I'm talking about the $\beta = \frac{it}{\hbar} $ turning the integral of your ...
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Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics
I'm a mathematics student with not much background in physics. I'm interested in learning about the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics. Can anyone suggest me some books on this topic with ...
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Path integral formulation understanding [duplicate]
I have done basic quantum mechanics and now I want to do the path integral formulation. I find Feynman's book Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics difficult. Is there an easier alternative?
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Quantum mechanics textbooks that use path integrals
I'm looking for a textbook in quantum mechanics that relies heavily on Green functions and the path integral formalism to supplement my QM books. I want to do some calculations using alternative ...
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