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The time-dependent Schrödinger equation revisited
quantum optical and classical Maxwell routes to Schrödinger's wave equation
pp. 15-24
Abstract
In a previous paper [1–3] we presented quantum field theoretical and classical (Hamilton–Jacobi) routes to the time-dependent Schrödinger's equation (TDSE) in which the time t and position r are regarded as parameters, not operators. From this perspective, the time in quantum mechanics is argued as being the same as the time in Newtonian mechanics. We here provide a parallel argument, based on the photon wave function, showing that the time in quantum mechanics is the same as the time in Maxwell equations.
Publication details
Published in:
Muga Gonzalo, Ruschhaupt Andreas, del Campo Adolfo (2009) Time in quantum mechanics II. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 15-24
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-03174-8_2
Full citation:
Scully Marlan O. (2009) „The time-dependent Schrödinger equation revisited: quantum optical and classical Maxwell routes to Schrödinger's wave equation“, In: G. Muga, A. Ruschhaupt & A. Del Campo (eds.), Time in quantum mechanics II, Dordrecht, Springer, 15–24.