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Quantum backflow of a Dirac fermion on a ring

Quantum Physics 2023-08-14 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

We study the quantum backflow problem of a relativistic charged Dirac fermion constrained to move on a ring of radius RR. Using the relativistic current operator we compute the probability flux through a generic time interval to show emergence of quantum backflow. We also discuss the limiting case when the particle moves along a line.

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@article{arxiv.2201.12916,
  title  = {Quantum backflow of a Dirac fermion on a ring},
  author = {Valentin Daniel Paccoia and Orlando Panella and Pinaki Roy},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.12916},
  year   = {2023}
}

Comments

11 pages, 4 figures. Added a detailed discussion of the continuity equation and of the radial and azimuthal components of the probability current

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