Green's function at boundaries

In summary, the derivative of the Green's function, denoted as G_{A,B}(t), is equal to i times the delta function times the commutator of A and B, plus the Green's function of the commutator of A and H with B. The Fourier transform of the Green's function is equal to the commutator of A and B, plus the Green's function of the commutator of A and H with B, multiplied by the angular frequency. However, this requires the Green's function to be equal to 0 as t approaches infinity. It is evident that the Green's function must also be equal to 0 as t approaches negative infinity due to the presence of the Heaviside function
  • #1
mupsi
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The derivative of the Green's function is:
[tex]
i \dfrac{dG_{A,B}(t)}{dt} =\delta(t) \left< {[A,B]}\right>+G_{[A,H],B}(t)
[/tex]
the Fourier transform is:
[tex]
\omega G_{A,B}(t)=\left< {[A,B]}\right>+G_{[A,H],B}(\omega)
[/tex]
but this would require that the Green's function is 0 for t->inf. Why is that the case? It is clear that it must vanish at t->-inf because of the heaviside function but not at inf.
 
  • #3
Can you mention the source of these equations. I have never seen such form of the Green's function and would love to know more about it.
Anyways, second equation seems wrong. Instead of
[tex]
\omega G_{A,B}(t)=\left< {[A,B]}\right>+G_{[A,H],B}(\omega)
[/tex]
you should have
[tex]
\omega \tilde{G}_{A,B}(\omega)=\left< {[A,B]}\right>+G_{[A,H],B}(\omega)
[/tex]
where
[tex]
\tilde{G}_{A,B}(\omega)=\int dt G_{A,B}(t)e^{+i\omega t}
[/tex]
 

FAQ: Green's function at boundaries

1. What is the definition of Green's function at boundaries?

Green's function at boundaries is a mathematical tool used in boundary value problems to find solutions for partial differential equations. It represents the response of a system to a delta function input at a specific boundary condition.

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