Abstract
The standard means of seeking the classical limit in Bohmian mechanics is through the imposition of vanishing quantum force and quantum potential for pure states. We argue that this approach fails, and that the Bohmian classical limit can be realized only by combining narrow wave packets, mixed states, and environmental decoherence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-625 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Foundations of Physics |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
Keywords
- Bohmian mechanics
- Classical limit
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy