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Quantum mechanics formulated in terms of (wave) functions over phase space is shown to have numerous advantages over the standard approach. These advantages arise in the contexts of discussion of the theoretical framework and of descriptions of laboratory experiments.
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Schroeck, F.E. Advantages of quantum mechanics on phase space. Int J Theor Phys 33, 157–170 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00671621
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