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arXiv:quant-ph/0401082

Remarks on the Schrodinger equation

Robert Carroll

Published Jan 14, 2004• 7 citations
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Abstract

Various origins of linear and nonlinear Schrodinger equations are discussed in connection with diffusion, hydrodynamics, and fractal structure. The treatment is mainly expository, emphasizing the quantum potential, with a few new observations.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.quant-ph/0401082

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