Wigner function for a free particle in two dimensions: A tale of interference

W. P. Schleich; Jens Peder Dahl; S. Varro

doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2009.10.055

Wigner function for a free particle in two dimensions: A tale of interference

W. P. Schleich, Jens Peder Dahl, S. Varro

Department of Chemistry

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Abstract

The familiar wave function for a free particle in two dimensions and in a state with definite values of energy and angular momentum shows some unusual effects. We identify the origin of these subtleties as interference in two-dimensional space where Huygens' principle breaks down. Our arguments are based upon the corresponding Wigner function.

Original language	English
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	283
Issue number	5
Pages (from-to)	786-789
ISSN	0030-4018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2009.10.055
Publication status	Published - 2010

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