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  • Quantum mechanics
  • Theoretical chemistry
  • Many-body physics

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  • Nonrelativistic closed many-body systems require accurate descriptions of particle interactions.
  • The Born-Oppenheimer approximation is a common simplification, but general methods are needed.
  • Understanding time-dependent properties is crucial for dynamic processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive general expressions for time-dependent one-particle probability and flux densities.
  • To analyze these densities in the center-of-mass frame without the Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
  • To investigate the properties of these densities for rotational ground states.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of general expressions for time-dependent probability and flux densities.
  • Introduction of a translational wave function that vanishes in the center-of-mass frame.
  • Analysis of the resulting densities for isotropy and angular components.

Main Results:

  • General expressions for time-dependent probability and flux densities were obtained.
  • For rotational ground states, these densities are shown to be isotropic (independent of angle) but dependent on radius and time.
  • The angular components of the time-dependent flux density were shown to vanish.

Conclusions:

  • The vanishing angular flux density simplifies calculations.
  • Radial flux density can be calculated using the continuity equation, even within the Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
  • The theory is applicable to dynamic molecular processes, such as vibrating or dissociating Na2 molecules.