Natural Extension of the Schrödinger Equation to Quasi-Relativistic Speeds
Luis Grave de Peralta
Abstract
A Schrödinger-like equation for a single free quantum particle is presented. It is argued that this equation can be considered a natural relativistic extension of the Schrödinger equation for energies smaller than the energy associated to the particle’s mass. Some basic properties of this equation: Galilean invariance, probability density, and relation to the Klein-Gordon equation are discussed. The scholastic value of the proposed Grave de Peralta equation is illustrated by finding precise quasi-relativistic solutions for the infinite rectangular well and the quantum rotor problems. Consequences of the non-linearity of the proposed equation for the quantum superposition principle are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsQuantum superpositionSchrödinger equationGalilean invarianceGalileanSuperposition principleKlein–Gordon equationMathematical physicsQuantum mechanicsClassical mechanicsNonlinear systemQuantum chaos and dynamical systemsQuantum Mechanics and ApplicationsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies