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Path Integral of Time-Dependent Modified Caldirola–Kanai Oscillator

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We evaluate the propagator, wave function and the uncertainty relation for a time-dependent damped Harmonic oscillator. We also analyze the classical solution of the quantum systems.

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    Akpan N. Ikot, Louis E. Akpabio & Akaninyene D. Antia

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Ikot, A.N., Akpabio, L.E. & Antia, A.D. Path Integral of Time-Dependent Modified Caldirola–Kanai Oscillator. Arab J Sci Eng 37, 217–224 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-011-0160-7

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