College Physics ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (11): 27-.doi: 10.16854/j.cnki.1000-0712.250034

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Multiple approaches and questions for Berry phase

REN Lingqing,LIANG Zhaoxin   

  1. Department of physics,Zhejiang Normal University,Jinhua,Zhejiang 321000,China
  • Received:2025-01-17 Revised:2025-04-07 Online:2026-01-19 Published:2026-01-19

Abstract: The Berry phase represents a geometric phase accumulated by the wave function of a quantum system following adiabatic evolution within its parameter space,showcasing extensive application potential in areas such as topological states of matter,quantum computing,and materials science. This concept encompasses complex quantum mechanical notions,including state vectors,parameter space,and adiabatic evolution. Consequently,in the instruction of quantum mechanics,comprehending these concepts and establishing their inherent connections present a significant challenge. In this paper,we employ a pedagogical approach that entails exploring multiple solutions and posing multiple questions for a single problem. Initially,under the adiabatic approximation,we derive the Berry curvature and the analytical solution for the Berry phase of a twolevel model using six distinct analytical methods. Subsequently,by obtaining the exact solution of the model,we determine the wave function at any given time,enabling us to investigate the Berry phase in nonadiabatic scenarios. We present a novel expression for the Berry phase,highlighting its intimate relationship with spin arrangement. Lastly,we conduct an indepth analysis of the Berry phase from various perspectives and compare the merits and demerits of each solution method,thereby enhancing our understanding and cognition of the Berry phase.


Key words:  Berry phase, adiabatic approximation, twolevel model, angular momentum