Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2005-07-11
Pramana 65 (2005) 981-993
Physics
Quantum Physics
Latex, 13 pages
Scientific paper
10.1007/BF02705275
We discuss questions pertaining to the definition of `momentum', `momentum space', `phase space', and `Wigner distributions'; for finite dimensional quantum systems. For such systems, where traditional concepts of `momenta' established for continuum situations offer little help, we propose a physically reasonable and mathematically tangible definition and use it for the purpose of setting up Wigner distributions in a purely algebraic manner. It is found that the point of view adopted here is limited to odd dimensional systems only. The mathematical reasons which force this situation are examined in detail.
Chaturvedi Subhash
Ercolessi Elisa
Marmo Giuseppe
Morandi Giuseppe
Mukunda N.
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