Abstract
The variational principle is formulated for wave functions with complex time-dependent parameters. Their properties are illustrated by exactly solvable models. The problem of finding the relevant parameters is investigated. As an example we study the energy transfer to an electron during a symmetric ion-atom collision.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-142 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Zeitschrift für Physik A Atoms and Nuclei |
Volume | 280 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1977 |