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On the relation between classical and quantum observables

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For systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom, the relation between classical and quantum observables is analysed. In particular, a precise statement of the correspondence limit is obtained.

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  1. Département de Physique, Université de Clermont-Fd., F-63170, Aubière, France

    Abhay Ashtekar

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Ashtekar, A. On the relation between classical and quantum observables. Commun.Math. Phys. 71, 59–64 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01230086

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