Transient chaos in quantum and classical mechanics

Bogolubov's classical example of statistical relaxation in a many-dimensional linear oscillator is discussed. The relation of the discovered relaxation mechanism to quantum dynamics as well as to some new problems in classical mechanics is considered.     

Excited states of two-dimensional hydrogen atom in tilted magnetic field: Quantum chaos

The aim of the current work is the research of the influence of a tilted magnetic field direction on the spectrum and the energy level spacing distribution of a two-dimensional (2D) hydrogen atom and of an exciton in GaAs/Al_0.33Ga_0.67As quantum well. It was discovered that the quantum chaos (QC) is initiated with an increasing angle α between the magnetic field direction and the normal to the atomic plane. It is characterized by the repulsion of levels leading to the eliminating of the shell structure and by changing the spectrum statistical properties. The statement about the initiation of chaos and its dominance over regular motion with increasing angle α is confirmed by the results of our calculations of the classical dynamics presented in this paper. The evolution of the spatial distribution of the square of the absolute value of the wave function at an increasing angle α was observed. The differences of calculated dependencies of energies for various excited states on the tilt angle at a wide range of the magnetic field strength were described.     

The transitions among classical mechanics,quantum mechanics,and stochastic quantum mechanics

Various formalisms for recasting quantum mechanics in the framework of classical mechanics on phase space are reviewed and compared. Recent results in stochastic quantum mechanics are shown to avoid the difficulties encountered by the earlier approach of Wigner, as well as to avoid the well-known incompatibilities of relativity and ordinary quantum theory. Specific mappings among the various formalisms are given.     

Helium atom in the monochromatic electromagnetic field

We apply a non-perturbative procedure for the calculation of the total photoionization cross-section of two-electron atomic systems. The procedure is based on the Floquet-Fourier representation of the time-dependent Schr?dinger equation. With the use of the Hylleraas-type basis functions, the total photoionization cross-sections obtained are within the accuracy of a fraction of a percent, which, we believe, is the most accurate estimate for the cross-sections available. The total photoionization cross-sections for neutral helium deviate notably from the benchmark experimental data [J.A.R. Samson et al., J. Phys. B 27, 887 (1994)].     

The hydrogen atom in a superstrong magnetic field

A new method for energy-level calculations of the H-atom in a superstrong magnetic field is proposed. The method is based on perturbation theory. The finite-difference technique is used to solve the resulting equations.     

The use of projective limits in classical statistical mechanics and Euclidean quantum field theory

The Gibbs states of an infinite classical statistical system correspond to the states of reservoir at infinity. It is shown that its configuration space can be thought of as a generalized projective limit of configuration spaces of remote reservoirs. This notion of projective limit is defined and it is noted that it can also be used e.g. for proofs of the existence of Gibbs states in the thermodynamic limit and their decomposition into pure phase. A similar approach to (nonperturbative) Euclidean quantum field theory is suggested and connections with the concept of renormalizability are found.Dedicated to Academician Václav Votruba on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.The first-named author (R. K.) would like to express his thanks to Prof. V. Votruba for general support and constant encouragement.     

通过计算氢原子的玻尔半径,加深对量子力学的理解

通过玻尔理论基本假设、不确定关系、薛定谔方程以及波函数性质4种方法求氢原子的玻尔半径,理解了玻尔理论基本假设的半经典、半量子;不确定关系正是微观粒子波动性的必然结果;氢原子中电子遵从薛定谔方程,方程的解析即为波函数,是概率波.     

Nonlinear quantum mechanics is a classical theory

Quantum mechanics with nonlinear operators is shown to be an essentially classical theory. A general scheme of delinearization of a quantum theory is described.     

The Weyl representation in classical and quantum mechanics

The position representation of the evolution operator in quantum mechanics is analogous to the generating function formalism of classical mechanics. Similarly, the Weyl representation is connected to new generating functions described by chords and centres in phase space. Both classical and quantal theories relie on the group of translations and reflections through a point in phase space. The composition of small time evolutions leads to new versions of the classical variational principle and to path integrals in quantum mechanics. The strong resemblance between the two theories allows a clear derivation of the semiclassical limit in which observables evolve classically in the Weyl representation. The restriction of the motion to the energy shell in classical mechanics is the basis for a full review of the semiclassical Wigner function and the theory of scars of periodic orbits. By embedding the theory of scars in a fully uniform approximation, it is shown that the region in which the scar contribution is oscillatory is separated from a decaying region by a caustic that touches the shell along the periodic orbit and widens quadratically within the energy shell.     

Classical and quantum chaos in atom optics

The interaction of an atom with an electro-magnetic field is discussed in the presence of a time periodic external modulating force. It is explained that a control on atom by electro-magnetic fields helps to design the quantum analog of classical optical systems. In these atom optical systems chaos may appear at the onset of external fields. The classical and quantum chaotic dynamics is discussed, in particular in an atom optics Fermi accelerator. It is found that the quantum dynamics exhibits dynamical localization and quantum recurrences.     

The classical and quantum mechanics of a particle on a knot

A free particle is constrained to move on a knot obtained by winding around a putative torus. The classical equations of motion for this system are solved in a closed form. The exact energy eigenspectrum, in the thin torus limit, is obtained by mapping the time-independent Schrödinger equation to the Mathieu equation. In the general case, the eigenvalue problem is described by the Hill equation. Finite-thickness corrections are incorporated perturbatively by truncating the Hill equation. Comparisons and contrasts between this problem and the well-studied problem of a particle on a circle (planar rigid rotor) are performed throughout.     

Superposition in quantum and classical mechanics

Using the mathematical notion of an entity to represent states in quantum and classical mechanics, we show that, in a strict sense, proper superpositions are possible in classical mechanics.Dedicated to the Memory of Charles H. Randall.     

Relativistic quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom as the weak-field limit of a nonlinear theory

The effect of nonlinear terms in the Dirac equation is investigated, in the case of the hydrogen atom. It is found that the change in the energy is of order ⁶ for a very large range of values of the coupling constant of the dominant term. It is shown that a nonlinear classical field theory has a quantumlike behavior near the linear limit. This implies the existence of a close relation between linearization and quantization. A classical stable model of the hydrogen atom is presented. Some consequences are discussed.     

Constitution of objects in classical mechanics and in quantum mechanics

The constitution of objects is discussed in classical mechanics and in quantum mechanics. The requirement of objectivity and the Galilei invariance of classical and quantum mechanics leads to the postulate of covariance which must be fulfilled by observable quantities. Objects are then considered as carriers of these covariant observables and turn out to be representations of the Galilei group. Individual systems can be defined in classical mechanics by their trajectories in phase space. However, in quantum mechanics the characterization of individuals can only be achieved approximately by means of unsharp observables.     

The simplified Fermi accelerator in classical and quantum mechanics

We review the simplified classical Fermi acceleration mechanism and construct a quantum counterpart by imposing time-dependent boundary conditions on solutions of the free Schrödinger equation at the unit interval. We find similiar dynamical features in the sense that limiting KAM curves, respectively purely singular quasienergy spectrum, exist(s) for sufficiently smooth wall oscillations (typically ofC ² type). In addition, we investigate quantum analogs to local approximations of the Fermi map both in its quasiperiodic and irregular phase space regions. In particular, we find pure point q.e. spectrum in the former case and conjecture that random boundary conditions are necessary to model a quantum analog to the chaotic regime of the classical accelerator.     

A classical realization of quantum mechanics

A mechanism is presented by which a classical system could be described by the laws of quantum theory. Conflict with von Neumann's no-go theorem is avoided. Experimental predictions are made.     

Stable quantum computation of unstable classical chaos

We show on the example of the Arnold cat map that classical chaotic systems can be simulated with exponential efficiency on a quantum computer. Although classical computer errors grow exponentially with time, the quantum algorithm with moderate imperfections is able to simulate accurately the unstable chaotic classical nonlinear dynamics for long times. The algorithm can be easily implemented on systems of a few qubits.