The Quantum Mechanical Probability Current for Nonrelativistic Particles with Spin

Authors

Philip Du Toit, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jean-Francois Van Huele, Brigham Young University

Keywords

quantum mechanics, probability current, nonrelativistic particles, spin

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Quantum mechanics attributes to matter the properties of waves. The postulate that matter behaves as a wave and can be described by a wave function provides a mathematical description or model of many previously unexplained physical phenomena such as the diffraction pattern of an electron beam. Although the wave function itself bears no physical significance, information about all physically observable quantities is contained within the wave function. The wave functions are solutions to a quantum mechanical wave equation.

Recommended Citation

Toit, Philip Du and Van Huele, Dr. Jean-Francois (2013) "The Quantum Mechanical Probability Current for Nonrelativistic Particles with Spin," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2782.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2782