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Lighthill equation for quantum liquids

Quantum Physics 2021-10-27 v2 Quantum Gases

Abstract

A quantum version of the Lighthill equation that originated in the field of theoretical aeroacoustics is derived for the probability density of a superfluid starting from the time-dependent Gross-Pitaevskii equation. It involves a second-order time derivative and should be supplemented by two-time boundary conditions. Its physical implications are discussed in relation to the quantum equilibrium hypothesis and the general applicability of Born's rule.

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@article{arxiv.2108.03080,
  title  = {Lighthill equation for quantum liquids},
  author = {C. Dedes},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2108.03080},
  year   = {2021}
}

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