How Does Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory Explain Quantum State Evolution?

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Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory is discussed in relation to a quantum system described by H = H_0 + V, where V is a small time-independent perturbation. The evolution of the quantum state is analyzed, leading to the expression |<E_n|u(t)>|^2, which the participants are trying to derive correctly. A discrepancy arises in the sine function's argument, with one participant noting a missing factor of 2 in the sine function, which is confirmed by referencing a quantum mechanics textbook. The correct formulation involves recognizing that 2sin²(θ/2) = 1 - cos(θ), clarifying the relationship between the two expressions. The discussion also touches on the need for resources to find solved papers in quantum mechanics.
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Given a system,
H = H_0 + V
V is a small perturbation that does not depend on time.

the system is in |E_0&gt; at time t_0
H_0 |E_n&gt; = E_n |E_n&gt;
H_0 |E_0&gt; = E_0 |E_0&gt;

Let |\Psi(t)&gt; be the solution of the system.
Let |\Phi(t)&gt; be the solution of the system without perturbation.
Let |u(t)&gt; = |\Psi(t)&gt; - |\Phi(t)&gt;.

Show that |&lt;E_n|u(t)&gt;|^2 = 4 |V_{n0}|^2 [{{\sin(t - t_0)(E_n - E_0)/\hbar}\over{E_n - E_0}}]^2

at lowest order
No matter how many times I try, the answer I get is

|&lt;E_n|u(t)&gt;|^2 = 2 |V_{n0}|^2 [{{1 - \cos(t - t_0)(E_n - E_0)/\hbar}\over{E_n - E_0}}]^2

Please help!
 
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I think you got the right answer, but u don't have the correct question, it should be show that ...sin(.../2), there is a divide by 2 missing in the sine function. I looked it up in my quantum book.
 
Sorry,
I typed wrongly,

My answer was
|&lt;E_n|u(t)&gt;|^2 = 2 |V_{n0}|^2 [{{1 - \cos(t - t_0)(E_n - E_0)/\hbar}\over{(E_n - E_0)^2}}]

Ya, you are brilliantly right,

Since,
2\sin^2\theta/2 = 1 - \cos\theta

There should be a "divided by 2" inside the Sine
 
How can i get certain solved papers in quantum mechanics?
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