arXiv · 1907.06298
Semiclassical evolution in phase space for a softly chaotic system
Abstract
An initial coherent state is propagated exactly by a kicked quantum Hamiltonian and its associated classical stroboscopic map. The classical trajectories within the initial state are regular for low kicking strengths, then bifurcate and become mainly chaotic as the kicking parameter is increased. Time-evolution is tracked using classical, quantum and semiclassical Wigner functions, obtained via the Herman-Kluk propagator. Quantitative comparisons are also included and carried out from probability marginals and autocorrelation functions. Sub-Planckian classical structure such as small stability islands and thin/folded classical filaments do impact semiclassical accuracy, but the approximation is seen to be accurate for multiple Ehrenfest times.
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Gabriel M. Lando, Alfredo M. Ozorio de Almeida. 2019-07-15. Semiclassical evolution in phase space for a softly chaotic system. https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.06298
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