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On a direct method for the determination of an exact invariant for the time-dependent harmonic oscillator

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 February 2009

P. G. L. Leach
P. G. L. Leach
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, La Trobe University, Bandoora, Vic. 3083, Australia
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An exact invariant is found for the one-dimensional oscillator with equation of motion . The method used is that of linear canonical transformations with time-dependent coeffcients. This is a new approach to the problem and has the advantage of simplicity. When f(t) and g(t) are zero, the invariant is related to the well-known Lewis invariant. The significance of extension to higher dimension of these results is indicated, in particular for the existence of non-invariance dynamical symmetry groups.

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Research Article
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The ANZIAM Journal , Volume 20 , Issue 1 , June 1977 , pp. 97 - 105
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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1977

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