Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2005-01-31
Found. Phys. Lett. 19, 723 (2006)
Physics
Quantum Physics
Latex, 10 pages, 3 eps figures; analysis carried out with a more general wave function; comments and references added
Scientific paper
We consider the arrival time distribution defined through the quantum probability current for a Gaussian wave packet representing free particles in quantum mechanics in order to explore the issue of the classical limit of arrival time. We formulate the classical analogue of the arrival time distribution for an ensemble of free particles represented by a phase space distribution function evolving under the classical Liouville's equation. The classical probability current so constructed matches with the quantum probability current in the limit of minimum uncertainty. Further, it is possible to show in general that smooth transitions from the quantum mechanical probability current and the mean arrival time to their respective classical values are obtained in the limit of large mass of the particles.
Ali Manirul Md.
Majumdar Archan S.
pan Alok Kumar
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