arXiv:physics/0005044

Lagrangian Approach to Quantum Mechanics

Yong Gwan Yi

Published May 17, 2000• 1 citation

Abstract

The Lagrangian approach of Dirac is presented in a complete form. This suggests to identify the Schrödinger equation as the Euler-Lagrange equation rather than the Hamiltonian operator equation.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.physics/0005044

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