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Theory of Davydov solitons in molecular systems is rather well established nowadays1, but certain problems dealing with the quantum-mechanical foundations of the theory still remain, especially those concerning the applicability of various equations of motion, both quantum and classical.
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Škrinjar, M., Kapor, D., Stojanovic, S. (1990). Davydov Ansatz and Proper Solutions of Schrödinger Equation for Fröhlich Hamiltonian. In: Christiansen, P.L., Scott, A.C. (eds) Davydov’s Soliton Revisited. NATO ASI Series, vol 243. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9948-4_8
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