Published 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

A note on the uniqueness of the distribution function in phase space

Creators

  • 1. Manchester Univ. (UK). Dept. of Theoretical Physics

Description

The general situation of quantum distribution functions in phase space and their relation to the correspondence rules is briefly reviewed. It is shown that, contrary to a recent suggestion, the Margenau and Hill distribution is not the distribution indicated by Quantum Mechanics. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Rev. Mex. Fis.
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
2
Series
Rev. Mex. Fis.
Journal Page Range
253-259
ISSN
0035-001X

INIS

Country of Publication
Mexico
Country of Input or Organization
Mexico
INIS RN
15068610
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ENERGY SPECTRA; PHASE SPACE; QUANTUM MECHANICS; STOCHASTIC PROCESSES; WIGNER DISTRIBUTION
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL SPACE; MECHANICS; SPACE; SPECTRA