Entangled wave function solved perturbatively

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The discussion centers on the computation of entangled wave functions in quantum mechanics, specifically addressing the role of perturbation theory and virtual processes. It is established that the wave function itself does not require solving; rather, the Schrödinger equation must be solved to obtain it. While perturbation theory and virtual processes can be useful in certain scenarios, they are not universally necessary for computing entangled wave functions.

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Can the wave function for entangled particles be solved perturbatively? Are there virtual processes involved with this? Thanks again.
 
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The question does not make sense. A wave function is not something that has to be solved. Schrödinger equation is something that has to be solved, and the wave function is its solution.

That being said, to compute the entangled wave function, perturbation theory and virtual processes may sometimes be useful, but often they are not needed at all.
 
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