Quantum distribution functions for radial observables

J. Twamley

doi:10.1088/0305-4470/31/20/018

Quantum distribution functions for radial observables

J. Twamley^*

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Abstract

For quantum systems with two-dimensional configuration space we construct a physical radial momentum observable. Rescaling the radius we find that the dilation degrees of freedom form a Weyl algebra. With this we construct a radial Wigner quasiprobability distribution function.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4811-4819
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
Volume	31
Issue number	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0305-4470/31/20/018
Publication status	Published - 22 May 1998
Externally published	Yes

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