One-dimensional relativistic dissipative system with constant force and its quantization

López, G, López, X E, Hernández, H

Published Mar 9, 2005• 2 citations

Abstract

For a relativistic particle under a constant force and a linear velocity dissipation force, a constant of motion is found. Problems are shown for getting the Hamiltoninan of this system. Thus, the quantization of this system is carried out through the constant of motion and using the quantization of the velocity variable. The dissipative relativistic quantum bouncer is outlined within this quantization approach.

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