Quantum mechanics in the space of distributions, Feynman path integrals, and nonstandard analysis
Abstract
We will extend Nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics as a theory in $L\sp2$ to a theory in the space of distributions. We will provide 3 major theories of Nonrelativist Quantum Mechanics. First, we will extend the concept of an integral kernel for the evolution operator to a distribution kernel for the $L\sp2$ transition probability amplitude. Second, we will extend the $L\sp2$ Schrodinger's equation to a distributions Schrodinger's equation. Lastly, we will rigorously prove that; Feynman's original formulation of the real time, time-sliced path integral is well defined when formulated on the $L\sp2$ transition probability amplitude.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Thurber, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Mathematics|Particle physics
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