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Gauge Field, Parity and Uncertainty Relation of Quantum Mechanics on S^1

High Energy Physics - Theory 2017-02-01 v1

Abstract

We consider the uncertainty relation between position and momentum of a particle on S1 S^1 (a circle). Since S1 S^1 is compact, the uncertainty of position must be bounded. Consideration on the uncertainty of position demands delicate treatment. Recently Ohnuki and Kitakado have formulated quantum mechanics on SD S^D (a DD-dimensional sphere). Armed with their formulation, we examine this subject. We also consider parity and find a phenomenon similar to the spontaneous symmetry breaking. We discuss problems which we encounter when we attempt to formulate quantum mechanics on a general manifold.

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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9306098,
  title  = {Gauge Field, Parity and Uncertainty Relation of Quantum Mechanics on S^1},
  author = {Shogo Tanimura},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9306098},
  year   = {2017}
}

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29 pages