Published February 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Application of nonstandard analysis to quantum mechanics

Creators

  • 1. Imperial Coll. of Science and Tech., London

Description

Quantum mechanics is formulated using a nonstandard Hilbert space. The concept of an eigen vector of a linear operator, which applies to standard as well as nonstandard Hilbert spaces, is replaced by the more general concept of an ultra eigen vector, which applies to nonstandard Hilbert spaces alone. Ultra eigen vectors corresponding to all spectral points of internal self−adjoint operators are proved to exist. This result enables us to set up a formalism which is equally valid for the discrete, as well as the continuous spectrum. Finally, Dirac's formalism is reproduced, in a rigorous form within the nonstandard Hilbert space structure.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Mathematical Physics
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
2
Series
J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.).
Journal Page Range
177-200
ISSN
0022-2488

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6188382
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
EIGENVECTORS; HILBERT SPACE; QUANTUM MECHANICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS
Descriptors DEC
BANACH SPACE; MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MATHEMATICAL SPACE; MECHANICS; SPACE

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