How to get the solution of idU(t)/dt=H(t)U(t)

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The discussion focuses on implementing a numerical method to solve the Schrödinger equation represented as idU(t)/dt=H(t)U(t), where U(0)=1 (identity matrix) and U(T)=UT (a specified unitary operator). The Hamiltonian H(t) is central to the equation, and U(t) is defined as a unitary operator of dimension N*N, where N is a non-zero integer. The user expresses confusion regarding the treatment of operators in ordinary differential equations (ODEs) compared to real functions and seeks basic steps for implementation.

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i have a problem, please help me,
i need to implement a numerical method to solve the following Schrödinger equation:
idU(t)/dt=H(t)U(t)
with:
U(0)=1 (identity matrix)
U(T)=UT (UT is some given unitary operator)
where : H(t) is the Hamiltonian of the system, and
U(t) is a unitary operator
dimension of the operators is N*N (N is a non zero integer)
 
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the above problem is an ordinary diffirential equation, i know how to deal with ODE when the unknown is a real function, but when the unknown is an operator, i am confused.

thank you
 
i just need basic steps, i don't need all the details

thank you
 

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