A new look at the transition of classical to quantum mechanics

Abstract

In a recent “Rejoinder” by Landau,⁽⁸⁾ he indicates that there is an error in a previous article of mine. In fact, this was corrected in an immediately subsequent article⁽²⁾ of mine, and the “intriguing problem” to which Landau refers is solved in this subsequent article. In the present paper, I consolidate these and other ideas on the subject. In particular, I show that by discussing generalized coordinates in quantum mechanics one achieves much new insight, both philosophical and physical, in understanding the transition of classical to quantum mechanics.