Wave packet dynamics in energy space, random matrix theory, and the quantum-classical correspondence

Doron Cohen, Felix M. Izrailev, Tsampikos Kottos

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Abstract

We apply random-matrix-theory (RMT) to the analysis of evolution of wave packets in energy space. We study the crossover from ballistic behavior to saturation, the possibility of having an intermediate diffusive behavior, and the feasibility of strong localization effect. Both theoretical considerations and numerical results are presented. Using quantal-classical correspondence considerations we question the validity of the emerging dynamical picture. In particular, we claim that the appearance of the intermediate diffusive behavior is possibly an artifact of the RMT strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2052-2055
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume84
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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