Wigner distributions for finite dimensional quantum systems: An algebraic approach
Quantum Physics
2009-11-11 v1
Abstract
We discuss questions pertaining to the definition of `momentum', `momentum space', `phase space', and `Wigner distributions'; for finite dimensional quantum systems. For such systems, where traditional concepts of `momenta' established for continuum situations offer little help, we propose a physically reasonable and mathematically tangible definition and use it for the purpose of setting up Wigner distributions in a purely algebraic manner. It is found that the point of view adopted here is limited to odd dimensional systems only. The mathematical reasons which force this situation are examined in detail.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0507094,
title = {Wigner distributions for finite dimensional quantum systems: An algebraic approach},
author = {S. Chaturvedi and E. Ercolessi and G. Marmo and G. Morandi and N. Mukunda and R. Simon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0507094},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
Latex, 13 pages