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Understanding Kinetic Energy paradox in Quantum Mechanics

Chemical Physics 2008-07-05 v3 Quantum Physics

Abstract

A concept of Kinetic Energy in Quantum Mechanics is analyzed. Kinetic Energy is not zero in many cases where there are no motion and flux. This paradox can be understood, using expansion of the wave function in Fourier integral, that is on the basis of virtual plane waves.

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@article{arxiv.0806.3232,
  title  = {Understanding Kinetic Energy paradox in Quantum Mechanics},
  author = {Yuri Kornyushin},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0806.3232},
  year   = {2008}
}

Comments

A concept of Kinetic Energy in Quantum Mechanics yields non-zero values in cases where there are no flux and motion; this paradox can be explained, using expansion into virtual plane waves

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