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Journal of Signal Processing

Circuit Theory Based on New Concepts and Its Application to Quantum Theory 8. Application of Circuit Theory to Schrödinger Equation

Nobuo Nagai, Takashi Yahagi

Published Jan 1, 2017• 1 citation

Abstract

The Schrödinger equation is derived from the concept that particles of matter such as electrons have a wave nature, and it is used to express phenomena specific to quantum mechanics, such as the advancing wave and the quantum tunneling effect. In this session, we apply circuit theory to the Schrödinger equation and define voltage and current using wave functions that satisfy the Schrödinger equation. By this method, we show that a lossless transmission line or circuit can be obtained. Thus, a circuit that satisfies the Schrödinger equation is lossless and is not directly related to heat, but the reactive power is related to the regulation of energy. Therefore, such a circuit can be discussed in a theoretical system that does not rely on probability theory.

DOI: 10.2299/jsp.21.37

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