Quantum Mechanics without Complex Numbers: A Simple Model for the Electron Wavefunction Including Spin
Quantum Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
A simple real-space model for the electron wavefunction is suggested, based on a transverse wave with helicity, rotating at mc^2/h. The mapping of the real two-dimensional vector phasor to the complex plane permits this to satisfy the standard time-dependent Schroedinger equation. This model is extended to provide an intuitive physical picture of electron spin. Implications of this model are discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0502139,
title = {Quantum Mechanics without Complex Numbers: A Simple Model for the Electron Wavefunction Including Spin},
author = {Alan M. Kadin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0502139},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
10 pages, 2 figures