Phase in Bohm Theory: Meaning & Difference from Classical Action

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The discussion clarifies the meaning of phase, denoted as S, in Bohm theory and its relationship to classical action. For spinless particles, S in Bohm theory aligns closely with the action, specifically the Hamilton-Jacobi principal function, found in classical mechanics. This equivalence highlights the foundational similarities between Bohmian mechanics and classical physics, despite their differing interpretations of quantum phenomena.

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What is the meaning of phase, S in Bohm theory? Is it same as the action in classical 1? What is their different?
 
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For spinless particles, the meaning of S in Bohm theory is pretty much the same as action (or more precisely, the Hamilton-Jacobi principal function) in classical mechanics.
 

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