Quantum limit of deterministic theories

Abstract

We show that the quantum linear harmonic oscillator can be obtained in the large $N$ limit of a classical deterministic system with SU(1,1) dynamical symmetry. This is done in analogy with recent work by G.'t Hooft who investigated a deterministic system based on SU(2). Among the advantages of our model based on a non--compact group is the fact that the ground state energy is uniquely fixed by the choice of the representation.

4 pages, 2 figures, minor corrections added. To appear in the Proceedings of Waseda International Symposium on Fundamental Physics: "New Perspectives in Quantum Physics", 12-15 November 2002, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

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