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Annals of Physics

Quantum mechanics on phase space: The hydrogen atom and its Wigner functions

P. Campos, M.G.R. Martins, M.C.B. Fernandes, J. D. M. Vianna

Published Jan 16, 2018• 11 citations
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10.1016/j.aop.2018.01.002

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