A precaution needed in using the phase-space formulation of quantum mechanics

Authors

Lipo Wang, Louisiana State University
R. F. O'Connell, Louisiana State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1987

Abstract

We explain the origin of the apparent discrepancy recently reported between results obtained by the phase-space formulation of quantum mechanics and conventional (Schrödinger) quantum mechanics. We show how to arrive at a complete agreement. © 1987.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications

First Page

201

Last Page

210

Recommended Citation

Wang, L., & O'Connell, R. (1987). A precaution needed in using the phase-space formulation of quantum mechanics. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 144 (1), 201-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-4371(87)90153-1