Quantumness beyond quantum mechanics
arXiv:1202.5181 · doi:10.1088/1742-6596/361/1/012016
Abstract
Bohmian mechanics allows us to understand quantum systems in the light of other quantum traits than the well-known ones (coherence, diffraction, interference, tunneling, discreteness, entanglement, etc.). Here the discussion focusses precisely on two of these interesting aspects, which arise when quantum mechanics is though within this theoretical framework: the non-crossing property, which allows for distinguishability without erasing interference patterns, and the possibility to define quantum probability tubes, along which the probability remains constant all the way. Furthermore, taking into account this hydrodynamic-like description as a link, it is also shown how this knowledge (concepts and ideas) can be straightforwardly transferred to other fields of physics (for example, the transmission of light along waveguides).
11 pages, 4 figures; based on a talk at the Conference "Emergent Quantum Mechanics" / 5th Heinz von Foerster Congress (Vienna, Nov 11-13, 2011)
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