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Localization in infinite billiards: a comparison between quantum and classical ergodicity

Mathematical Physics 2007-05-23 v1 Dynamical Systems math.MP Spectral Theory Quantum Physics

Abstract

Consider the non-compact billiard in the first quandrant bounded by the positive xx-semiaxis, the positive yy-semiaxis and the graph of f(x)=(x+1)αf(x) = (x+1)^{-\alpha}, α(1,2]\alpha \in (1,2]. Although the Schnirelman Theorem holds, the quantum average of the position xx is finite on any eigenstate, while classical ergodicity entails that the classical time average of xx is unbounded.

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@article{arxiv.math-ph/0306075,
  title  = {Localization in infinite billiards: a comparison between quantum and classical ergodicity},
  author = {Sandro Graffi and Marco Lenci},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math-ph/0306075},
  year   = {2007}
}

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9 pages