A Derivation of the Path-Integral Formalism of Quantum Mechanics from Probability Conservation along the Velocity Flows of Classical Particles
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Denoting by v ̄ the velocity flow of a classical particle that is subject to a potential V , we demonstrate that the path-integral formalism of non-relativistic quantum mechanics can be obtained by superimposing wave functions that are solutions of a wave equation which in turn directly corresponds to the probability conservation equation div(ψ∗ψv ̄ ) = 0.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013