arXiv · 2107.03623
Projective representation of the Galilei group for classical and quantum-classical systems
Abstract
A physically relevant unitary irreducible non-projective representation of the Galilei group is possible in the Koopman-von Neumann formulation of classical mechanics. This classical representation is characterized by the vanishing of the central charge of the Galilei algebra. This is in contrast to the quantum case where the mass plays the role of the central charge. Here we show, by direct construction, that classical mechanics also allows for a projective representation of the Galilei group where the mass is the central charge of the algebra. We extend the result to certain kind of quantum-classical hybrid systems.
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A. D. Bermúdez Manjarres. 2021-07-08. Projective representation of the Galilei group for classical and quantum-classical systems. https://doi.org/10.1088/1751-8121%2Fac28cc
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