Geometry Topology and Physics: Nakahara, Chapt. 1: Weyl Ordering

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The discussion focuses on the deduction of proposition 1.2 from Nakahara's text on Geometry, Topology, and Physics, specifically in the context of Weyl ordering. The author highlights the Trotter splitting of the operator ##e^{−i(T+V)ε}## into kinetic and potential components, leading to a Gaussian integral that results in the term ##exp[im(x−y)^2/(2ε)]##. The Taylor expansion of the potential around the midpoint yields a correction term of −iεV((x+y)/2) along with higher-order inconsistencies of ##O(ε^2)##. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Weyl ordering in ensuring the Hamiltonian is symmetrically arranged, allowing for the average value of the potential to be accurately represented.

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In the text, the author try to deduce proposition 1.2, here is the detail (all in one dimension):
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My question is the last line of formula, how to deduce it from the previous line? Here is a note of the author:

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I understand the similar part of Srednicki QFT at chap 6 and I could get the point of nakahara, but can't seize the logic. It bother me a lot. Thanks for giving help.
 
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Trotter splits ##e^{−i(T+V)ε}## into “purely kinetic” and “purely potential”.
The Gaussian integral yields the leading term ##exp[im(x−y)^2/(2ε)]## and normalization.
Taylor potential around the midpoint 𝑧=(𝑥+𝑦)/2 yields −iεV((x+y)/2) plus ##𝑂(𝜀(𝑥−𝑦)^2)##.
All remaining inconsistencies are ##𝑂(ε^2)##.
Weyl ordering — to emphasize that the Hamiltonian is arranged symmetrically, and when moving to the end of the integral over phase space, exactly the average value of the potential 𝑉 appears on the segment between 𝑥 and 𝑦.
 

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