We formulate in a rigorous way a wave theory of charged beam linear transport. The Wigner distribution function is introduced and provides the link with classical mechanics. Finally, the von Neumann equation is shown to coincide with the Liouville equation for the nonlinear transport.


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    Title :

    Towards a wave theory of charged beam transport: A collection of thoughts


    Contributors:
    Dattoli, G. (author) / Mari, C. (author) / Torre, A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1992-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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