Published June 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Localization and noncausal behaviour of relativistic quantum particles

  • 1. Coimbra Univ. (Portugal)

Description

Hegerfeldt proved that the localization of a relativistic quantum particle in a finite-space region V, at a given time t0, implies that the probability of finding the particle, at a later time t, at a distance abs(a) > c(t-t0), is nonzero. It is shown that this mechanism cannot be used in the transmission of signals and therefore there is no conflict with relativistic causality

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuovo Cimento. B
Journal Volume
106
Journal Issue
6
Series
Nuovo Cimento, B.
Journal Page Range
623-626
ISSN
0369-3554
CODEN
NCIBA

INIS

Country of Publication
Italy
Country of Input or Organization
Italy
INIS RN
23037673
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
CAUSALITY; PARTICLES; PROBABILITY; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; QUANTUM MECHANICS; SIGNALS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; MECHANICS