Some questions in "Introduction to quantum mechanics"

In summary, the conversation discusses a field with a singularity at the origin and how the Stokes theorem relates to it. The divergence of the field's curl is zero outside the origin, but the surface integral of the curl is not zero in the area of a closed surface containing the origin. The Berry connection has a zero component in the r direction and the surface for the Stokes theorem can be a sphere of any radius. The Berry phase is typically presented as a line integral of the Berry connection, followed by using the Stokes theorem to express the holonomy as a surface integral of the Berry curvature.
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How to calculate the integral of a loop when the surface integrals of its curl are different in the area of different surface?
A certain field has a singularity at the origin, and the divergence of its curl is zero at any point outside the origin, but surface integral of the curl is not zero in the area of any closed surface containing the origin. So how should the Stokes theorem related to this field be expressed at this time?
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I'm not sure to understand your question, but note that the Berry connection has zero component in the r direction. Hence for the surface you can be take the surface of a sphere of radius 1 (or whatever) and for the stokes theorem the path of the line integral can be taken to be lying also on the surface of the sphere.

Your question is strange to me since the Berry phase is usually presented first as a line integral of the Berry connection and then the Stokes theorem is invoked to express the holonomy as surface integral of the Berry curvature. So, first you have the loop in parameter space and then you can assign any surface with that loop as boundary to use in the surface integral.
 

FAQ: Some questions in "Introduction to quantum mechanics"

What is the definition of quantum mechanics?

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at a very small scale, such as atoms and subatomic particles. It describes how particles behave and interact with each other through the principles of quantum theory.

What are the main principles of quantum mechanics?

The main principles of quantum mechanics include the wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, and superposition. Wave-particle duality states that particles can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior. The uncertainty principle states that the position and momentum of a particle cannot be simultaneously known with absolute certainty. Superposition refers to the ability of particles to exist in multiple states at the same time.

How does quantum mechanics differ from classical mechanics?

Classical mechanics is based on Newton's laws of motion and describes the behavior of macroscopic objects, while quantum mechanics is based on the principles of quantum theory and describes the behavior of particles at a microscopic level. Classical mechanics is deterministic, meaning that the future behavior of a system can be predicted with certainty, while quantum mechanics is probabilistic, meaning that it can only predict the probability of a particle's behavior.

What are some real-world applications of quantum mechanics?

Quantum mechanics has many practical applications, including the development of new technologies such as transistors, lasers, and computer chips. It also plays a crucial role in fields such as chemistry, material science, and cryptography.

How does quantum mechanics relate to the concept of entanglement?

Entanglement is a phenomenon in which two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them. This is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics and has been demonstrated in various experiments. Entanglement has potential applications in quantum computing and communication.

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