Geometric Quantum mechanics -- Worked examples?

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The discussion centers on the application of geometric quantum mechanics, specifically the formulation of quantum mechanics as a Hamiltonian flow in a Kähler manifold. The user seeks concrete examples of this formalism applied to classical quantum mechanics problems such as the Hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillator, spin precession, and magnetic resonance. A reference to a survey by Zhang, Feng, and Gilmore is highlighted, which includes examples of coherent states and their Kähler description.

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  • Understanding of Hamiltonian mechanics
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  • Basic concepts of differential geometry
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I recently found that formulation of quantum mechanics as a hamiltonian flow in a Kahler manifold, where there is a classical hamiltonian, hamilton equations, poisson brackets and etc. And while the mathematics in terms of differential geometry is all fine and good, I'm having problem finding application of the formalism to concrete examples.

So does anyone know worked examples in stuff likes the Hydrogen atom, the harmonic oscillator, spin precession, magnetic resonance or stuff like that?, you know, the classical problems of QM but solved in the formalism of the geometric formulation?
 
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There is a survey on coherent states by Zhang, Feng, and Gilmore that contains many examples, including their Kaehler description.
 
Gotcha. I will take a look at it
 

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