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Published In
Physical Review A
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-1995
Subjects
Dirac equation, Quantum mechanics, Density functionals
Abstract
Dirac's equation provides the most rigorous basis known for many calculations in relativistic quantum mechanics. A set of dynamical equations having greater intuitive content can be derived from Dirac's equation without any approximations. These secondary equations govern the properties of a Dirac particle as functions of time and space and are similar to the corresponding equations governing a classical charged fluid. Several new density functions are implied by these equations and are appropriate for incorporation into the various semiclassical models of physics.
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http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/7763
Citation Details
Casperson, L. W. (1995). Dirac's equation in semiclassical physics. Physical Review A (Atomic, Molecular, And Optical Physics), 51(2), 1673-1676.
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