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arXiv:0810.2255

On a Quantum Action Principle

Natalya Gorobey, Alexander S. Lukyanenko

Published Oct 13, 2008• 0 citations
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Abstract

A quantum version of the action principle is formulated in terms of real parameters of a wave functional. The classical limit of the quantum action of a harmonic oscillator is obtained.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.0810.2255

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