Classical probability density distributions with uncertainty relations for ground states of simple non-relativistic quantum-mechanical systems

The probability density distributions for the ground states of certain model systems in quantum mechanics and for their classical counterparts are considered. It is shown that classical distributions are remarkably improved by incorporating into them the Heisenberg uncertainty relation between position and momentum. Even the crude form of this incorporation makes the agreement between classical and quantum distributions unexpectedly good, except for the small area, where classical momenta are large. It is demonstrated that the slight improvement of this form makes the classical distribution very similar to the quantum one in the whole space. The obtained results are much better than those from the WKB method. The paper is devoted to ground states, but the method applies to excited states too.     

Completeness of observables and particle trajectories in quantum mechanics

The complete set of observables (bilinear Hermitian forms) is determined for the Schrödinger equation and their connection with the curvature and torsion of the curves, where conservation laws are fulfilled, is established. It is shown that these curves for a free particle, in the general case, are spiral lines with the radius and step length defined by the observables at the initial point (both parameters are proportional to the de Broglie wavelength). A spiral line turns to a straight line under some conditions. The trajectory variations are considered in the problem with a potential step and a rectangular barrier. It is shown that spiral lines can be transformed into straight lines and vice versa. All observables, which are changed along the potential barrier, can be restored under some constraints on the potential. The Hermitian transformations at the potential step are connected with the Lorentz transformations. A qualitative explanation of the double-slit experiment for extremely low intensity of the particles' source in the absence of the interference conditions is suggested.     

Quantum Hamilton mechanics: Hamilton equations of quantum motion, origin of quantum operators, and proof of quantization axiom

This paper gives a thorough investigation on formulating and solving quantum problems by extended analytical mechanics that extends canonical variables to complex domain. With this complex extension, we show that quantum mechanics becomes a part of analytical mechanics and hence can be treated integrally with classical mechanics. Complex canonical variables are governed by Hamilton equations of motion, which can be derived naturally from Schrödinger equation. Using complex canonical variables, a formal proof of the quantization axiom p → pˆ = −i, which is the kernel in constructing quantum-mechanical systems, becomes a one-line corollary of Hamilton mechanics. The derivation of quantum operators from Hamilton mechanics is coordinate independent and thus allows us to derive quantum operators directly under any coordinate system without transforming back to Cartesian coordinates. Besides deriving quantum operators, we also show that the various prominent quantum effects, such as quantization, tunneling, atomic shell structure, Aharonov–Bohm effect, and spin, all have the root in Hamilton mechanics and can be described entirely by Hamilton equations of motion.     

Derivation and application of quantum Hamilton equations of motion

Non‐relativistic quantum systems are analyzed theoretically or by numerical approaches using the Schrödinger equation. Compared to the options available to treat classical mechanical systems this is limited, both in methods and in scope. However, based on Nelson's stochastic mechanics, the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics has in some aspects been developed into a form analogous to classical analytical mechanics. We show here that finding the Nash equilibrium for a stochastic optimal control problem, which is the quantum equivalent to Hamilton's principle of least action, allows to derive two things: i) the Schrödinger equation as the Hamilton‐Jacobi‐Bellman equation of this optimal control problem and ii) a set of quantum dynamical equations which are the generalization of Hamilton's equations of motion to the quantum world. We derive their general form for the non‐stationary and the stationary case. For the harmonic oscillator, the stationary equations lead to the coherent states, and we establish a numerical procedure to solve for the ground state properties without using the Schrödinger equation.

     

The structure of the quantum mechanical state space and induced superselection rules

The role of superselection rules for the derivation of classical probability within quantum mechanics is investigated and examples of superselection rules induced by the environment are discussed     

Causal stochastic interpretation of quantum statistics

The differences between Einstein and Bohr on the interpretation of quantum mechanics revolved around the question of completeness of the Copenhagen Interpretation. This fundamental problem is examined here in the light of recent neutron interference experiments which allow for novel experimental situations. Exploiting the possibility of neutron spin flip in these experiments, the inadequacy of the Copenhagen interpretation to fully understand the experimental results is brought out. Instead a causal interpretation of quantum mechanics is advocated, in which the neutron, as a particle, does always have a definite space time trajectory but also involves a wave which creates a potential affecting the particle neutron. The reestablishment of definite particle trajectories in the microscopic domain obliges us to reexamine the statistical treatment of ‘identical’ particles, as well as the problem of negative energies and probabilities in relativistic quantum mechanics.     

基于MATLAB平台的量子力学三维图形设计及动画生成工具

为了更直观地展示量子力学中的一些静态图景和动态过程,我们设计了一个基于MATLAB平台的多达40多个界面、功能齐全、服务细致的量子力学三维图形设计及动画生成工具箱,该工具箱不仅给学生在学习量子力学中提供多样化的学习手段,也能给研究人员在科学计算及其图示化过程中提供直观的认识。     

Semiclassical diagonalization of quantum Hamiltonian and equations of motion with Berry phase corrections

It has been recently found that the equations of motion of several semiclassical systems must take into account terms arising from Berry phases contributions. Those terms are responsible for the spin Hall effect in semiconductor as well as the Magnus effect of light propagating in inhomogeneous media. Intensive ongoing research on this subject seems to indicate that a broad class of quantum systems may be affected by Berry phase terms. It is therefore important to find a general procedure allowing for the determination of semiclassical Hamiltonian with Berry Phase corrections. This article presents a general diagonalization method at order ħ for a large class of quantum Hamiltonians directly inducing Berry phase corrections. As a consequence, Berry phase terms on both coordinates and momentum operators naturally arise during the diagonalization procedure. This leads to new equations of motion for a wide class of semiclassical system. As physical applications we consider here a Dirac particle in an electromagnetic or static gravitational field, and the propagation of a Bloch electrons in an external electromagnetic field.     

Quantum equilibrium and the origin of absolute uncertainty

The quantum formalism is a measurement formalism-a phenomenological formalism describing certain macroscopic regularities. We argue that it can be regarded, and best be understood, as arising from Bohmian mechanics, which is what emerges from Schrödinger's equation for a system of particles when we merely insist that particles means particles. While distinctly non-Newtonian, Bohmian mechanics is a fully deterministic theory of particles in motion, a motion choreographed by the wave function. We find that a Bohmian universe, though deterministic, evolves in such a manner that anappearance of randomness emerges, precisely as described by the quantum formalism and given, for example, by = ¦¦ ². A crucial ingredient in our analysis of the origin of this randomness is the notion of the effective wave function of a subsystem, a notion of interest in its own right and of relevance to any discussion of quantum theory. When the quantum formalism is regarded as arising in this way, the paradoxes and perplexities so often associated with (nonrelativistic) quantum theory simply evaporate.This paper is dedicated to the memory of J. S. Bell.