A new parametrized quantum distribution function and its time development

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-7-1985

Abstract

We discuss a new general class of quantum distribution functions characterized by an arbitrary parameter b. The values b = -1, 0, 1 correspond to the anti-standard (Kirkwood), the Wigner, and the standard distribution functions, respectively. An analytic form of the equation of motion is derived. We conclude that, for time-dependent problems involving a potential which is a function of coordinates only, the Wigner distribution function is the optimum one to use, from a simplicity standpoint. © 1985.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physics Letters A

First Page

9

Last Page

12

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS