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Gaussian momentum integration in a phase-space path integral (∫dpe−Δtp2/(2m)+ipΔq=2πm/Δt​e−mΔq2/(2Δt))

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Integrating each momentum in a quadratic Hamiltonian yields the configuration-space kinetic action and its time-slice normalization. A raw dp measure gives 2πm/Δt​; the normalized Fourier measure dp/(2π) gives m/(2πΔt)​. Dropping the time dependence changes the quantum-mechanical propagator.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2015 / iii / Paper 46 / 3 / ii / Solution
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