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Can the wave function for entangled particles be solved perturbatively? Are there virtual processes involved with this? Thanks again.
An entangled wave function is a quantum mechanical description of two or more particles that are connected in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other(s). This means that the particles cannot be described as individual entities, but rather as a single system.
An entangled wave function is solved using perturbation theory, which is a mathematical technique used to approximate solutions to complex problems. This involves breaking down the problem into simpler parts and solving them one at a time, then combining the solutions to get an overall solution.
Solving an entangled wave function perturbatively means using perturbation theory to find an approximate solution to the system. This is often necessary because exact solutions to quantum mechanical systems are often too complex to solve directly.
Solving an entangled wave function perturbatively has many applications in quantum mechanics, including studying the behavior of entangled particles, understanding the effects of external influences on entangled systems, and developing new quantum technologies such as quantum computing.
Yes, there are limitations to solving an entangled wave function perturbatively. This method can only provide approximate solutions, and may not accurately describe certain complex systems. In addition, it may not be applicable to systems with strong interactions or when the perturbation is large.