ERIC Number: EJ985477
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jul
Pages: 21
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Constrained Quantum Mechanics: Chaos in Non-Planar Billiards
Salazar, R.; Tellez, G.
European Journal of Physics, v33 n4 p965-985 Jul 2012
We illustrate some of the techniques to identify chaos signatures at the quantum level using as guiding examples some systems where a particle is constrained to move on a radial symmetric, but non-planar, surface. In particular, two systems are studied: the case of a cone with an arbitrary contour or "dunce hat billiard" and the rectangular "billiard with an inner Gaussian surface." (Contains 14 figures and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Science Instruction, Geometric Concepts, Scientific Principles, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Equations (Mathematics), College Science, Graduate Study, Undergraduate Study
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Language: English
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