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How to Derive the Schrodinger Equation

David W. Ward, Sabine M. Volkmer

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Abstract

We illustrate a simple derivation of the Schrodinger equation, which requires only knowledge of the electromagnetic wave equation and the basics of Einstein's special theory of relativity. We do this by extending the wave equation for classical fields to photons, generalize to non-zero rest mass particles, and simplify using approximations consistent with non-relativistic particles.

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12 pages, 1 figure
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physics.hist-phHistory and Philosophy of Physics physics.ed-phPhysics Education

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  1. Closed loophole confirms the unreality of the quantum world (2018) 1 comment

    • I have in mind things like this [1]. I no longer have my undergraduate text or notes but I recall going through a similar exercise. [1] https://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0610121.pdf

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