On the pilot-field representation of quantum transport theory
- 1 May 1994
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Semiconductor Science and Technology
- Vol. 9 (5S) , 911-917
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0268-1242/9/5s/138
Abstract
A critique is given of the Bohm-de Broglie pilot-wave representation of quantum mechanics as applied to quantum transport theory. It is argued that particle trajectories can exist only if they are stochastic. An extension of the Bohm-de Broglie theory is outlined which generates the conventional picture from an ensemble-averaged coupled particle-stochastic field. Consequences for tunnel time estimates and possible experimental verification with single-electronic devices are discussed.Keywords
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