A Statistical Derivation of Non-Relativistic Quantum Theory
U. Klein
Universitity of Linz
Institute for Theoretical Physics
A-4040 Linz, Austria
book chapter in ”Measurements in Quantum mechanics ”, ISBN 979-953-307-752-8
ulf.klein@jku.at
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Introduction
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Basic equations for a class of statistical theories
3
Gauge coupling as a consequence of a multi-valued phase
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A constraint for forces in statistical theories
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Fisher information as the hallmark of quantum theory
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Spin as a statistical degree of freedom
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’Missing’ quantum spin terms from Fisher information
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Spin as a consequence of a multi-valued phase
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Transition to N particles as final step to non-relativistic quantum theory
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The classical limit of quantum theory is a statistical theory
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Extended discussion
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Summary
References