The question of gauge dependence of transition probabilities in quantum mechanics: Facts, myths and misunderstandings

Y. Aharonov*, C. K. Au

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Abstract

We show that, in terms of physical observables, transition probabilities in quantum mechanics can be calculated in a truly gauge invariant way, i.e., independent of the choice of gauge and that recent arguments for the preference of a particular gauge are due to misconceptions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)269-272
Number of pages4
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume86
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Nov 1981
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
University of South Carolina Faculty and Researcha nd Productive Scholarship
National Science FoundationISP-80-11451, PHY 7941053

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