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Understanding quantum effects from classical principles

Quantum Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Dynamics of a particle is formulated from classical principles that are amended by the uncertainty principle. Two best known quantum effects: interference and tunneling are discussed from these principles. It is shown that identical to quantum results are obtained by solving only classical equations of motion. Within the context of interference Aharonov-Bohm effect is solved as a local action of magnetic force on the particle. On the example of tunneling it is demonstrated how uncertainty principle amends traditional classical mechanics: it allows the momentum of the particle to change without the force being the cause of it.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0010089,
  title  = {Understanding quantum effects from classical principles},
  author = {N. Klipa and S. D. Bosanac},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0010089},
  year   = {2007}
}

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36 pages + 4 figures