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 |
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Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 283 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 786-789 |
ISSN | 0030-4018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |