Comparisons of classical and quantum dynamics for initially localized states
We compare the dynamics of quantum wave packets with the dynamics of classical trajectory ensembles. The wave packets are Gaussian with expectation values of position and momenta which centers them in phase space. The classical trajectory ensembles are generated directly from the quantum wave packets via the Wigner transform. Quantum and classical dynamics are then compared using several quantum measures and the analogous classical ones derived from the Wigner equivalent formalism. Comparisons are made for several model potentials and it is found that there is generally excellent classical--quantum correspondence except for certain specific cases of tunneling and interference. In general, this correspondence is also very good in regions of phase space where there is classical chaos.
- Research Organization:
- Chemistry Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6895484
- Journal Information:
- J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 80:10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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