Generalized S-Matrix in Mixed Representation
Author(s) -
Kenzo Ishikawa,
Takashi Shimomura
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
progress of theoretical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1347-4081
pISSN - 0033-068X
DOI - 10.1143/ptp.114.1201
Subject(s) - wave packet , physics , amplitude , scattering amplitude , factorization , probability amplitude , completeness (order theory) , scattering , ideal (ethics) , quantum mechanics , statistical physics , classical mechanics , mathematical analysis , mathematics , algorithm , philosophy , epistemology , quantum operation , open quantum system , quantum
A generalized scattering amplitude where momenta of incoming-particles andoutgoing-particles as well as positions of incoming-particles andoutgoing-particles are specified is formulated. Idealistic beams and idealisticmeasuring instruments where momenta and positions satisfy minimum uncertaintyare studied with a use of minimum wave packets, coherent states. In the presentwork, we show general features of the generalized scattering amplitudes basedon ${\phi}^4$ theory. We give a proof of completeness of many body states,asymptotic behaviors in the large distance region, and factorization of theamplitudes. Despite of the non-orthogonal properties of wave packets, we foundthat the probability interpretation is verified. A differential probabilitydepends upon the wave packet size but a total probability that is integrated inthe final states is independent from the size of final state wave packet andbecomes universal. Few body amplitudes are studied as examples.Comment: 33 pages, 1 figur
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