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Restrictions on second order response properties of quantum states

Kamal Bhattacharyya
- 08 Apr 2014 - 
- Vol. 52, Iss: 7, pp 1639-1646
TLDR
In this paper, the authors distinguish two extreme classes of perturbation problems depending on the signs of second-order response properties of quantum states, i.e., positive values of the same for any state, and overwhelmingly more probable for highly excited states.
Abstract
We distinguish two extreme classes of perturbation problems depending on the signs of second-order response properties. The first class refers to a positive value of the same for any state, and is overwhelmingly more probable. The other category offers all-but-one negative values, or at least some negative values for highly excited states. The classes are seen to differ in reproducing results of finite-dimensional matrix Hamiltonian perturbations, allowing the emergence of a type of sum rule. A few analytical findings are employed for direct demonstration. The outcomes provide notable restrictions on second order response properties of quantum states.

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