The discussion centers on the geometrical quantization of phase space coordinates, specifically the expression z = 1/sqrt(2)(q + ip). The factor 1/sqrt(2) ensures that the magnitude of z equals 1, which is crucial for maintaining the normalization of probabilities in quantum mechanics. Participants also explore the connection between this formulation and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, highlighting the relationship between position (q) and momentum (p).
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luxtenebra said:what is this 1/sqrt(2) ? And what is it is interpretation ?
Thanks a lot ! You just confirmed my intuition. Is there any relation to do with Heisenberg principle since we talk about poistion (q) and momentum (p) ?PeterDonis said:The magnitude of ##z## has to be 1, because the probabilities have to all add up to 1. That is what the ##1 / \sqrt{2}## factor is there for.