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Amplitude phase-space model for quantum mechanics

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We show that there is a close relationship between quantum mechanics and ordinary probability theory. The main difference is that in quantum mechanics the probability is computed in terms of an amplitude function, while in probability theory a probability distribution is used. Applying this idea, we then construct an amplitude model for quantum mechanics on phase space. In this model, states are represented by amplitude functions and observables are represented by functions on phase space. If we now postulate a conjugation condition, the model provides the same predictions as conventional quantum mechanics. In particular, we obtain the usual quantum marginal probabilities, conditional probabilities and expectations. The commutation relations and uncertainty principle also follow. Moreover Schrödinger's equation is shown to be an averaged version of Hamilton's equation in classical mechanics.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Denver, 80208, Denver, Colorado

    Stanley P. Gudder

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Gudder, S.P. Amplitude phase-space model for quantum mechanics. Int J Theor Phys 24, 343–353 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00670802

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