On the Hellmann-Feynman theorem for degenerate states

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the validity of the Hellmann-Feynman theorem (HFT) for degenerate states. We derive it in a general way and apply it to simple illustrative examples. We also analyze a recent paper that shows results that apparently suggest that the HFT does not apply to degenerate states.

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