English

Quantum and classical probability distributions for arbitrary Hamiltonian

Quantum Physics 2016-05-18 v1

Abstract

In the limit of large quantum excitations, the classical and quantum probability distributions for a Schr\"odinger equation can be compared by using the corresponding WKBJ solutions whose rapid oscillations are averaged. This result is extended for one-dimensional Hamiltonians with a non-usual kinetic part. The validity of the approach is tested with a Hamiltonian containing a relativistic kinetic energy operator.

Keywords

Cite

@article{arxiv.1512.05083,
  title  = {Quantum and classical probability distributions for arbitrary Hamiltonian},
  author = {Claude Semay and Ludovic Ducobu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1512.05083},
  year   = {2016}
}
R2 v1 2026-06-22T12:10:59.126Z