Bohm mechanics and compelx numbers

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This discussion focuses on the application of complex numbers in Bohmian mechanics, specifically through the wave function representation Phi=R(x,t)Exp(iS/hbar). The redefinition of the wave function to Phi=Exp(iS1/hbar) with S1=s+(hbar/i)lnR(x,t) allows for the derivation of classical momentum from the action S1. Additionally, the Hamiltonian is expressed as H1=H-(hbar/i)dR/dt.(1/R), indicating a generalization of Bohmian mechanics to encompass complex trajectories. The discussion emphasizes the potential for quantifying Bohmian mechanics through these formulations.

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Let,s take the solution of the wave function Phi=R(x,t)Exp(Is/hbar) then if we redefine the Phi solution by Phi=Exp(iS1/hbar) wiht S1=s+(hbar/i)lnR(x,t)
then p[phi>=(dS1/dx)[Phi> so we would have that apply the operator P to our wave function [phi> is the same as the classical momentum obtained from the action S1 multiplied by Phi,w ealso would have the Hamiltonian H1 with H1=H-(hbar/i)dR/dt.(1/R) so we could generalize Bohmian mechanics to a mechanic of complex trajectories.
 
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eljose said:
Let,s take the solution of the wave function Phi=R(x,t)Exp(Is/hbar) then if we redefine the Phi solution by Phi=Exp(iS1/hbar) wiht S1=s+(hbar/i)lnR(x,t)
then p[phi>=(dS1/dx)[Phi> so we would have that apply the operator P to our wave function [phi> is the same as the classical momentum obtained from the action S1 multiplied by Phi,w ealso would have the Hamiltonian H1 with H1=H-(hbar/i)dR/dt.(1/R) so we could generalize Bohmian mechanics to a mechanic of complex trajectories.

Info: You may also make a quantification of the bohmian mechanics and see what it becomes.

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