Time reversal in classical and quantum mechanics

Mario Castagnino, Manuel Gadella, Olímpia Lombardi

Shan Gao

Cristian López

P. Hraskó

Olivier Sigwarth, Christian Miniatura

Abstract In this paper, we review and discuss the main properties of the time-reversal operator T and its action in classical electromagnetism and in quantum mechanics. In particular, we discuss the relation (and differences) between time-reversal invariance and reciprocity.

Bernard Chern, Arnold Tubis

A simple, unified discussion of invariance principles in nonrelativistic classical and quantum mechanics is presented. In particular, space-translation, space-rotation, space-inversion, Galilean, and time-reversal invariance are discussed from the point of view of possible physical motions. In addition, there is a discussion of the classical connection between space inversion, time reversal, and what may be considered a type of “charge conjugation.”