One-dimensional relativistic particle as a movable cellular automaton

Abstract

The one-dimensional dynamics of identical discrete elements that combine the properties of newtonian mechanical particles and cellular automata are investigated. It is shown that the motion of a cluster of combined discrete elements, which is the simplest observable object of the model, leads to the Feynman chessboard model whose continuous limit gives the Dirac equation.

arXiv comment8 pages, 4 figures