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An adiabatic theorem applicable to the stark effect

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We prove an adiabatic theorem applicable to an atom evolving in a slowly varying electric field. This yields an operational estimate of the tunneling rate even for systems where complex scaling techniques are not applicable.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, King's College, Strand, WC2R 2LS, London, England

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Davies, E.B. An adiabatic theorem applicable to the stark effect. Commun.Math. Phys. 89, 329–339 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01214658

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