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In this chapter we present the Foldy–Wouthuysen transformation, by means of which the relativistic corrections may be computed for potentials which are more complex than \( \frac{1}{r} \). After their evaluation higher order corrections will be discussed and a simple estimate of the Lamb-shift will be given.
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(2008). The Foldy–Wouthuysen Transformation and Relativistic Corrections. In: Advanced Quantum Mechanics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85062-5_9
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