Quantum classical correspondence : dynamical quantization and the classical limit

At what level of physical existence does "quantum behavior" begin? How does it develop from classical mechanics? This book addresses these questions and thereby sheds light on fundamental conceptual problems of quantum mechanics. Quantum-Classical Correspondence elucidates the problem by developing a procedure for quantizing stochastic systems (e.g. Brownian systems) described by Fokker-Planck equations. The logical consistency of the scheme is then verified by taking the classical limit of the equations of motion and corresponding physical quantities. Perhaps equally important, conceptual problems concerning the relationship between classical and quantum physics are identified and discussed. Graduate students and physical scientists will find this an accessible entrée to an intriguing and thorny issue at the core of modern physics. TOC:Towards a Non-Galilean View of Physics.- Some Basics of Stochastic Processes.- Classical Physics.- Quantum Physics.- Classical Limit of Quantum Physics.- Summary and Open Questions.- Appendices.- References.- Index

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
ISBN
9783540201465
3540201467
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
XIII, 186 S.
Language
Englisch
Notes
Ill., graph. Darst.
Literaturverz. S. 171 - 184

Classification
Physik
Keyword
Brownsche Bewegung
Quantisierung
Korrespondenzprinzip

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Veröffentlichung
(where)
Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, Hong Kong, London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo
(who)
Springer
(when)
2004
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