Solving a quantum harmonic oscillator using quasi momentum

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The discussion centers on a novel method for solving the quantum harmonic oscillator using the concept of quasi momentum, as introduced in the paper "Introduction to the Spectrum of N=4 SYM and the Quantum Spectral Curve." The quasi momentum is defined mathematically as $$p = - i \frac{d(\log \psi)}{dx}$$, specifically detailed on pages 7 and 8 of the paper. While the concept has been explored in classical systems for decades, its application to quantum systems, particularly in relation to the Quantum Spectral Curve and N=4 SYM, represents a significant advancement. Currently, there is a lack of comprehensive literature discussing this technique in detail.

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In the paper below I've seen a new method to solve the quantum harmonic oscillator
Introduction to the Spectrum of N=4 SYM and the Quantum Spectral Curve

It is done using the concept of quasi momentum defined as
$$p = - i \frac{d(\log \psi)}{dx}$$
See pg 7,8

Is this well know? is it discussed somewhere in detail?
 
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The concept of quasi momentum has been studied in the literature for several decades, but it has been mainly used to study classical systems. It is a relatively new development to apply such a concept to quantum systems, particularly in the context of the Quantum Spectral Curve and the spectrum of N=4 SYM. To the best of our knowledge, there is no detailed discussion of this technique in the literature.
 

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