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It is shown that coherent states may be defined for an arbitrary dynamical (Hamiltonian) quantum system and the definition is consistent with the requirement that the Hamiltonian commutes with a Lie algebra γ, and γ can be integrated to form a Lie groupG.
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Rasetti, M. Generalized definition of coherent states and dynamical groups. Int J Theor Phys 13, 425–430 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808325
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808325