How strongly does classical ergodicity influence quantum behavior?

Kenneth G. Kay

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Abstract

The ability of a finite, autonomous, quantum mechanical system to reflect the ergodic behavior of its classical counterpart is discussed. It is argued that an attempt to identify unambiguously the consequences of rigorous ergodicity in such a quansum system would be futile. Instead, an approximate, temporary, form of ergodicity, called pseudoergodicity, is introduced and compared for the classical and quantum analogs of the Henon-Heiles system. The numerical results illustrate the extent to which quantum systems imitate classical statistical tendencies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)360-366
Number of pages7
JournalPhysica Scripta
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 1989

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