Mass-dependent arrival time density of a ballistic particle at the turning point

Creator

Anthony Allan D. Villanueva, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

11-2016

Abstract

The arrival time density of a ballistic particle (projected towards the turning point) is determined using a general form of Kijowski’s distribution. For given parameter values, two asymmetric peaks of the arrival time density are obtained, each arising respectively from the amplitudes for positive and negative momenta of the particle. These peaks represent the most probable arrival times before (for positive momentum) and after (for negative momentum) the classical arrival time. The features of the arrival time density such as its peaks and amplitude are shown to vary with the particle’s mass for a given initial position uncertainty.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Science

ISSN

0031-7683

Volume

145

Issue

4

Page

385-393

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations, tables, graphs

Language

English

Subject

Arrival time density, Ballistic particle, Kijowski’s distribution, Quantum mechanics

Recommended Citation

Villanueva, A.A.D.. (2016). Mass-dependent arrival time density of a ballistic particle at the turning point. Philippine Journal of Science, 145 (4), 385-393.

Digital Copy

yes